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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 »
I started feeling sharp stabbing pain in my breast. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18 year old female. A few days ago I noticed that my left breast was very tender. Yesterday morning I started feeling sharp stabbing pain inside my breast near the nipple every hour or so. Yesterday night I started to feel the pain 10 times worse and more frequently. I also not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Invasive ductal carcinoma at 18 years of age is unlikely even though you have a history in family recently. The pain in the left nipple area which had a sudden onset in last few days and have been decreasing with a localised redness around nipple goes more in favour... Read Full »
Is it advisable to add sugar to baby formula?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 6 weeks old. I am not able to breastfeed her properly due to pain in the breasts. I have expressed milk, but she is not taking that milk and even the formula milk. She wants direct breastfeed milk, and I tried adding some sugar in the formula milk, and she drank the milk. I als... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is advisable to use a bottle with a nipple for feeding. Also, you can add honey instead of sugar to milk. It will make it sweet. All formula feeds have more or less the same taste, so there is no use changing formulas. Please give your expressed milk with bottle... Read Full »
I am pregnant and took birth control pills. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I got my last period on the 1st of last month. Two days back, I used birth control pills. But, I am 2 weeks pregnant now. Will it cause any side effect? Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It depends on the number of pills you took and the duration of intake. If it was single or two pills, then chance of the pill affecting baby is low. Please remember that the chance can never be 0 or 100 %. If exposure was continuous, which is less likely from the histor... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed that I had a lump on the right side of my breast. It is tiny and not painful. The doctor said during our annual physical examination that it is normal to have breast lumps before and after menstruation because it will disappear. But I noticed it is almost one month since my mens... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. If you are worried about breast cancer, then it is highly unlikely at your age unless you have a very strong family history or some other cancer syndrome. So most likely, your doctor is right. Also, if the period ... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing a pinching pain in the right nipple area, and is it IBC?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a pinching pain in my right nipple area for over a week. It happens if I rub my nipple in a certain way or if something hits it. So I searched online, and IBC (inflammatory breast cancer) came up in the search, and I panicked. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I do not think there is anything to worry about. While rubbing, the pinched pain in the nipple area looks like a benign nipple problem. It has no connection with inflammatory breast cancer; usually, inflammatory breast cancer means more... Read Full »
My breasts are dry, itchy and painful. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36 year old unmarried girl. I am experiencing itching and pain in my nipples and areola upon scratching. During my periods, my breasts pain for a day or two and the pain subsides by itself. Now as it is winter, my breasts were dry, and I applied cold cream and vaseline. They are... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You probably have extreme dryness on nipples. Because of scratching, excoriation and infection may occur which is causing pain. You need to apply antibiotic as of now and then keep it lubricated. Please consult a dermatologist in person for management. Regarding pain bef... Read Full »
I have pain in my breast two weeks before and four days after my period. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have painful breast symptoms two weeks before my period. After my period starts, the symptoms last four more days. Finally, the breast pain lasts about 15-16 days after ovulation. I take Paracetamol to easen the pain every time, but it does nothing and is interfering with my daily activ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you to follow the below-mentioned lifestyle modifications, 1. Cut down sugar and salt intake. 2. Reduce drinks like coffee, tea, etc. 3. Use a supportive bra. 4. Increase physical activity. 5. Eat more boiled vegetables and fruits. 6. Reduce saturated an... Read Full »
Can ovulation result in breast discomfort?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 32 years old. My period and period symptoms have always been the same every time. I always have severe PMS symptoms with horrible cramping, breast soreness and on the first day of my period I always pass big blood clots with heavy bleeding. My period will last anywhere from 3 to 5 da... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding irregular and heavy flow, I would like you to get a urine pregnancy test done with early morning urine sample. Also, get a pelvic scan done to rule out the exact cause. Do get a complete blood count and thyroid profile done. Generally, irregular heavy flow coul... Read Full »
HPT was negative two days back. Can I still be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, It has been 27 days since I missed my periods. My last period was almost two months back. I was feeling sick and slight spotting was noticed for three days. I had breast pain for more than eight days, but now the pain has reduced. 19 days back doctor said follicle is observed. So, peri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your problem. If follicles were observed 19 days back then you still have time for period to occur. Did you take any hormonal pills? If yes then breast pain and late period may be due to that. You should wait for another week. If still no periods and urine t... Read Full »