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What Causes Lump Below Nipple?
Question: Dear dr,
My wife is 23 years old n currently Breastfeeding. It is the second month after her delivery. Just recently there is a pea size ball( like a papaya seed size) at the circumference of the base of the nipple ( I don't know the medical term) . It is visible on the outside and when pressed hard and stretched it seemed white inside .
What is it likely to be?
My wife is 23 years old n currently Breastfeeding. It is the second month after her delivery. Just recently there is a pea size ball( like a papaya seed size) at the circumference of the base of the nipple ( I don't know the medical term) . It is visible on the outside and when pressed hard and stretched it seemed white inside .
What is it likely to be?
Brief Answer:
It can be a breast cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us about it.
I can understand your concern here.
With your description it is most probably due to breast cyst.
Are you able to upload the picture?
Is she having any pain or discharge?
If you send the picture then I will be able to give you a better opinion about it.
Please revert back to me with my answer.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
It can be a breast cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us about it.
I can understand your concern here.
With your description it is most probably due to breast cyst.
Are you able to upload the picture?
Is she having any pain or discharge?
If you send the picture then I will be able to give you a better opinion about it.
Please revert back to me with my answer.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
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Dr. Prasad
I had uploaded the picture. Pls review Thank u
Thank u for your prompt reply
There is some pain like acne pain
Thank u for your prompt reply
There is some pain like acne pain
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is a breast cyst( galactocoele).
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to hear from you once again.
I have seen your images and it is a breast cyst known as galactocoele.
It contain milk in it.
Hot compress helpful in its treatment.
Resolve by continuous breast feeding.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
Yes, it is a breast cyst( galactocoele).
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to hear from you once again.
I have seen your images and it is a breast cyst known as galactocoele.
It contain milk in it.
Hot compress helpful in its treatment.
Resolve by continuous breast feeding.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thk u so much for your prompt reply. I will tell my wife about it. Thk u
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are always welcome here.
I feel happy to assist you in your need.
Good luck
Regards
Dr.Richa
You are most welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are always welcome here.
I feel happy to assist you in your need.
Good luck
Regards
Dr.Richa
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Dr. Shanthi.E
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