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What Causes Swollen And Sensitive Bumps Around The Nipple?

I have a few bumps around my nipple that is very sensitive. One of them is a little smaller than a pea and it is from the nipple to the ariola. That one is swollen and it feels like my nipple is severly sunburned. Very very sensitive to the touch. I had a hysterectomy 12 years ago..
Tue, 2 Feb 2021
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Hello,

Nipples are sensitive, and they can hurt due to many reasons. Tight clothes, rashes, and infections can all irritate the tender skin. Wear soft cotton clothes, take care of your hygiene, take bath daily. Do not touch or scratch the affected area around your nipples. Bumps associated with redness or rash can indicate yeast infection or, in rare cases, breast cancer. If it is due to yeast infection. A course of oral antifungals can help. Application of a thin layer of clotrimazole cream may be effective.

You can take acetaminophen, one SOS when required to ease pain, discomfort and sensitiveness. Swollen bump around the nipple can indicate sub-areolar abscesses, which are painful and may cause you to feel unwell. You are suggested to get clinically get examined by a gynecologist, get all required tests, investigations, mammography, imaging tests done to detect the pathology causing your discomfort. You will be treated accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swollen And Sensitive Bumps Around The Nipple?

Hello, Nipples are sensitive, and they can hurt due to many reasons. Tight clothes, rashes, and infections can all irritate the tender skin. Wear soft cotton clothes, take care of your hygiene, take bath daily. Do not touch or scratch the affected area around your nipples. Bumps associated with redness or rash can indicate yeast infection or, in rare cases, breast cancer. If it is due to yeast infection. A course of oral antifungals can help. Application of a thin layer of clotrimazole cream may be effective. You can take acetaminophen, one SOS when required to ease pain, discomfort and sensitiveness. Swollen bump around the nipple can indicate sub-areolar abscesses, which are painful and may cause you to feel unwell. You are suggested to get clinically get examined by a gynecologist, get all required tests, investigations, mammography, imaging tests done to detect the pathology causing your discomfort. You will be treated accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician