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Lump in left sidr Breast
A small lump developed in left side breast of my wife, she is feeding to a 1 year old baby. The lump was very small in size from almost 5 months, now it is growing gradually, it is also little painful she says, please advise us.
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Visit a surgeon get examined
Get one USG breast done
Do it early don't wait
Get examined first
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Seems like a lactation cyst .
It will resolve on its own.
However you should observe whether patient gets fever , increase in pain at the site.,
Next Steps
USG breast ..To check the status
Health Tips
Don't do hot fomentations..
If baby is feeding well , then don't squeeze out milk.
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Dr. Manish Kumar Jajodia
General Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Bellary
It seems that she has mastitis, it happens sometimes in feeding mothers.
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kindly continue to express milk from the affected side) breast pump) and do hot foments.
Health Tips
In case she developes fever then she may require antibiotics. Rarely surgery is indicated.
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
Either get Ultrasound or visit a Surgeon for evaluation
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Dr. K M T Vikram
Laparoscopic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult a General surgeon for examination and plan accordingly for further management.
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Dr. Rahul Jaiswal
General Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Noida
Examination is required
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