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Suggest Treatment For Painless Lump In The Collarbone
Question: Hi doctor,
I'm XXXXXXX I'm a breastfeeding mom and the baby is 4weeks old. I have developed a lump 2 inches below my collar bone on the left side. It's painless and it moves when I try to press it.it seems that a milk duct is blocked observed after the baby's birth.
Please suggest me to how to get rid of it.
Regards, XXXXXXX
I'm XXXXXXX I'm a breastfeeding mom and the baby is 4weeks old. I have developed a lump 2 inches below my collar bone on the left side. It's painless and it moves when I try to press it.it seems that a milk duct is blocked observed after the baby's birth.
Please suggest me to how to get rid of it.
Regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Diagnosis should be confirmed
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
The lump can be galactocele, fat necrosis or fibroadenoma.
Exact diagnosis should be made by proper examination and ultrasound of the breast.
If the diagnosis is 3 of the above, then there is nothing to worry and no treatment is required at present.
If it is blocked duct, then you should apply heat by a heating pad or hot water bottle. After applying heat, you should gently massage the duct and express the milk from the nipple. This will relieve the blockage , if the process is done regularly.
Moreover, you should continue the breastfeeding.
Only regular follow up should be done 6 monthly to assess any change in the size.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get proper examination and treatment accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Diagnosis should be confirmed
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
The lump can be galactocele, fat necrosis or fibroadenoma.
Exact diagnosis should be made by proper examination and ultrasound of the breast.
If the diagnosis is 3 of the above, then there is nothing to worry and no treatment is required at present.
If it is blocked duct, then you should apply heat by a heating pad or hot water bottle. After applying heat, you should gently massage the duct and express the milk from the nipple. This will relieve the blockage , if the process is done regularly.
Moreover, you should continue the breastfeeding.
Only regular follow up should be done 6 monthly to assess any change in the size.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get proper examination and treatment accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you doctor for the information, I have another query
if the lump I have is anyone of galactocele, fat necrosis or fibroadenoma then does it increases in size?
Regards, XXXXXXX
if the lump I have is anyone of galactocele, fat necrosis or fibroadenoma then does it increases in size?
Regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Galactoele and fibroadenoma can increase in size.
Fat necrosis usually do not increase in size.
Regular follow up is required.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Galactoele and fibroadenoma can increase in size.
Fat necrosis usually do not increase in size.
Regular follow up is required.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thank you doctor
Brief Answer:
Happy to help
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on this site.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Happy to help
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on this site.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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