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My 5-year-old girl complains of pain under her left nipple. Help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 5 years old daughter is complaining of slight pain in the left breast under the nipple. When touched, it feels like something hard muscular around the nipple area. I am a bit concern about whether it is a breast bud or something to worry about. At this stage, it is normal because s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Chest pain in the majority of girls is nothing to worry about. I would like to ensure if she has developed any other signs of puberty like pubic hair and underarm hair. Also, I would like to know her height and weight. I will guide you further ... Read Full »
What to do for breast lumps with sensitivity in the nipple and vaginal itching?
Query: Hello doctor, I have two problems. One is with my breasts. I have lumps in my breasts, and the nipples curve inward sometimes. They are sensitive to touch. I need to know if this could be breast cancer or just a growth. My other problem is my vagina. I have been having problems for over a month. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You said that your breast has a lump. If the lump is central and your areola is bulging out than a normal developing breast with a solid and hard lump, then you should consult a doctor. Increased sensitivity is also because of your age. Secondly, vaginal itching and ... Read Full »
I am getting a new breast lump in the same place after removal of the old one. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old. No family history of breast cancer. I have never been pregnant and never used a contraceptive. Before two years, I felt a breast lump (breast cyst-did does not disappear with aspiration. Aspirate was straw-colored). Got it out a year later. Biopsy showed fibrocystic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand how you feel. Let me start by saying that a majority of breast cysts are not malicious, and unfortunately, they do have a tendency to keep coming back. Numerous women leave them as it is and stay on regular follow up to keep an eye on the size... Read Full »
What could be the reason for my nipple discharge?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a cyst in my breast and it was removed before two years. For the last two months, some liquid is coming from the nipple while taking shower. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nipple discharge is not normal in non-lactating women. It is more concerning if it is associated with a lump in the breast, erosion of nipple or comes out by itself without the need of any pressure. So first, we need to rule out breast cancer by doing a mammogram with ... Read Full »
I have a lump in my left breast. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old female. I never do exercises and not sure whether I am eating healthy food. I have a lump-like thing in my left breast, which was treated for milk cyst. A biopsy was made 8 years back to remove the milk cyst. Again there is a lump on the same side but a different pla... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I can understand your concern. I understand that you have a lump in your breast which is now recurring. Please understand that these lumps are sometimes fat swellings present which can move from side to side known as fibroadenoma, however, these are benign means not c... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a treatment for granulomatous mastitis.
Query: Hi doctor, I had an excisional biopsy of a lump just below my left breast last week. My biopsy report states that I have granulomatous mastitis. My surgeon has put me on an antibiotic called Claribid for three weeks. Please advise on the course of treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I concur with your surgeon's advice in principle. Though to be accurate and specific, I would like to go over your biopsy report, medical records, and surgeon's notes. So kindly follow-up with more information or continue treatment as advised by your doctor. Read Full »
I have a painful and red lump in my breast. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lump in between my breasts. I have had it for a couple of years. Yesterday, I noticed that it got slightly bigger. Also, it became painful and red. Is there a possibility that it might be cancerous? I do not have any family history of breast cancer. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. The presence of a breast lump warrants a thorough assessment to rule out the possibility of malignancy. While in many instances, the lump is benign and referred to as fibroadenoma, instances of sudden redness and pain could indicate a secondary i... Read Full »
I have a lump in my breast. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 32-year-old woman. A week before, I could feel a small lump in my right breast. So I was worried and got that checked, the doctor suggested mammography. The reports showed that the lump is 1.2 cm, the doctor said it does not require any treatment, however, it should be monitored ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This can be fibroadenoma, so it is not harmful but must be examined timely to watch for progress. There is no medicine to reduce it. You can opt for surgical intervention which can be day care followed by a histopathological examin... Read Full »
Is my FNAC report suggestive of breast cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a lump on my breast that is painful. It is on the right breast, under the underarms. I was given vitamin E medicine, and I was told to get ultrasound and FNAC. I have attached both my reports. The reports say FNAC smear prepared from right breast reveal abundant neutrophils admixed... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.As per your FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the lesion looks suggestive of a breast abscess and not suggestive of a breast cancer. But FNAC is not confirmatory. Your ultrasound report was not attached. You n... Read Full »
I have fibroadenomas. What treatment should I pursue?
Query: Hello doctor, I have many lumps in both breasts for the last few years. All these lumps were diagnosed, and we got to know that these are fibroadenomas. But still, I am tensed. What diet should I take and how to proceed further with the treatment so that it does not turn into something worse? I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Fibroadenosis is a benign condition and it rarely worsens. It has relation with periods, and it is painful just before periods. There is nothing should be done about it until it affects your quality of life. I suggest you tablet Evion (Vitamin E) once daily for a month. Read Full »