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Medical Conditions - Nipple Changes

Temporary nipple changes due to hormonal fluctuations, age, and hot or cold are common. However, unexpected changes like discharge from the nipples, retracted nipples, persistent lumps and bumps, recurrent pain and itching, changes in color, texture, and size of the nipples and areolas need to be consulted with a doctor

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What are the causes of inverted nipple?

Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern. From the visual angles you shared (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the nipples look completely normal and healthy.

I have sharp pain in the breast at 18. What to do?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Invasive ductal carcinoma at 18 years of age is unlikely, even though you have a family history.

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Dr. Sameer Kumar

Dr. Sameer Kumar

Is watery discharge from one nipple normal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Here is a quick overview of what might be going on: Watery nipple discharge from one side (left).

What can cause sore nipples in females?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Soreness of nipples might be due to the following reasons: It is most common just before your menses like three to four days before the start of your menses.

I recently noticed a small lump beneath my nipple. Is this normal for a 13-year-old boy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Since when did you exactly notice the lump? Did it grow in size since then.

Does Li-Fraumeni Syndrome cause nipple pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Paget's disease mostly involves nipple and later spread to areola, but it can also involve areola only.

There is dryness and cracks on nipple. How to get relief?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think it is related to anything serious issue. During breastfeeding, it is common to have nipple infection which causes cracks, pain, dryness, etc.

I am a 26 year old male. My chest is developing into breast and it looks very weird on me.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry. There are a lot of options for treating your problem.

As my inverted nipples have become normal, can I stop expressing and feed and just breastfeed instead?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. 1. Yes, you can switch over to direct breastfeeding. 2.

I am a nursing mother and my nipples are cracked. Please advice.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.

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