A retracted nipple is a congenital condition, where the nipple is tucked below the skin’s surface and turns inwards rather than outward. Such nipples are also known as inverted nipples. Inverted nipples occur either as a developmental defect since birth due to decreased length of the milk duct, or the mother can develop them after pregnancy owing to tissue loss. Nipple protrusion occurs with the stimulation, however, some inverted nipples can never protrude. The only drawback of an inverted nipple is difficult breastfeeding.
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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 »
Are retracted nipples a sign of breast cancer in males?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 72-year-old. He was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis five years back. He is recently diagnosed with 2.6 cm hepatocellular carcinoma in segment seven. It does not show any symptoms and not spreading to the abdomen, pelvis, or chest. Resection and radiofrequency ablation were th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about it. It makes perfect sense to investigate breast mass first and rule out malignancy before tackling liver cancer. I assume liver HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma) diagnosis is based on imaging only, rather than by an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or bio... Read Full »
Our baby seems to have continuous weight loss. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Our baby is 2 weeks 1 day old. Her weight at birth was 3.2 kg, after 1 week it was 2.9 kg and today it is 2.6 kg. She seems to have continuous weight loss. We are really worried. She has been completely breastfed. She used to have 3 to 4 wet diapers during daytime and 2 to 3 wet diap... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To begin with, 3.2 kg at birth is good weight for your baby. Being exclusively breastfed is beneficial for the baby in many ways, nutritionally better and immunity boosting when compared with formula milk. Usually babies lose 10% of their birth weight in the first week o... Read Full »
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