Breast Lump Tender To Touch- 1255 Questions Answered

18, Male. Past week, I've noticed a lump grow on my neck area, next to my Adams apple. It is not noticeable by swallowing, but hurts when I touch it or move my head downwards. I do not smoke or drink.

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

As per your description it might be thyroid swelling.. might have developed thyroiditis.. need to be evaluated by local examination. Visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment. ... Read More

I am a 47 year old woman and I have recently developed a lump on my right breast. Like everyone, my first assumption was that it is cancer. I would like to know how a breast cancer lump feels like to touch. If I can make out the basic diagnosis at home, I’ll be a little ready to face the doctors.

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Dr. Digvijay Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Solapur

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In 2014 I was breastfeeding my 1 yr old child. That time I experienced pain in my right breast while feeding. On consulting a surgeon from Apollo doctor diagnosed to have an abcess with milk accumulation. The pus was taken out with syringe in 2 sitting. Biopsy was negative for cancer. Now since 15 days I am experiencing mild pain and can feel on t

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Dr. Shanmugavadivu Selvadurai Consultant Physician | Hosur

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Hi.. thanks for contacting practo for health query. I am Dr.Shanmugavadivu answering your post I can understand the anxiety behind your question.Do not worry.All breast lumps are not cancer.But any wa ... Read More

Iam a 24 years old male patient. My complaint is that i have a breast lump in my right breast lower outer quadrant.i noticed it 3 days back following pain. I also noticed surrounding redness.i have poor beard growth and chest hair so i suspect that it could be gynacomastia. Can gynaecomastia be red tender and painful.i also suspect myself of having

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Dr. Pavan Murdeshwar General Physician | Bangalore

Hello there..... Definitely its not gynecomastia, as it doesnt present as a lump. If there is redness then it must be inflamed. Klinefelters can be diagnosed only on karyotyping. The lump has to be bi ... Read More

I am having slight pain and tenderness in my breast since few months.No lumps or other symptoms .what is could be?

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Dr. Manoj Gandhi Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

Need to be examined by a doctor If necesssary somography visit www.drgandhi.org ... Read More

I had a breast reduction 6 months ago and my breast still feel tender. I also feel a pea sized lump on my nipple. Is this normal?

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Dr. Rajesh Jain General Physician | Jalgaon

Please It is normal Take Cap evion 1 perday for 3 weeks ... Read More

Hi Dr. I get regular periods. I do have some tenders in my breast almost before all periods. But this time I have taken an off from my office for three months and I am home and I am noticing that my periods are due in three days and I am getting tenderness on right side upper breast Corner. The randomness is only present when I touch over it or els

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Hi 10 days before I had chest pain and breaat tenderness. Visited gp she took ECG and all blood test.. Everything comes normal. But vitamin d deficiency. Do she prescribed vitamin tablets and gastric tablets. Now my chest pain is relieved. Bit sme times breast tenderness is there. All blood reports normal. But am worried why my breast s tendernes

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Dr. Sarika Dahiphale Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

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Breast examination by a gynac near by will better comment ... Read More

I had a breast abscess incision and draining surgery on November 11th.. I still have tenderness and a big lump or mass near my axillarybreast area.. Wat is that mass.. I hv attached my biopsy and pus culture report

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Is breast tenderness is normal? Why it happen? What can be the main reason of same. ? I am really concerned

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Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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There are multiple reasons for this Most common is pre menstrual hormone changes ... Read More

I have breast(left) swelling with multiple lumps. The lumps feel sometimes hard and sometimes soft/rubbery. I get sudden pinching pain before and during periods, which has disturbed my sleep. Breast size has increased. No fever, redness, or nipple discharge. Please advise

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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice on ... Read More

I feel multiple lumps in my left breast. They feel rubbery and sometimes firm. There is mild pain, and repeated touching or pressure increases the pain. I also notice more discomfort before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

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I notice breast swelling and hard lumps, with mild pain that increases before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

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Dr. Rajalakshmi Subburam Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

Breast swelling, hard or lumpy areas, and mild pain that worsens before periods are commonly due to hormonal changes. Common in women of reproductive age. Symptoms usually improve after periods start ... Read More

I’ve been feeling lumps and mild pain in my left breast sometimes for a few months. I’m planning to get a mammography done. Please confirm if I should go ahead with that.

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Dr. Pratibha P S Gynecologist | Bangalore

get ultrasound scan of breast ... Read More

I am Lactating Mother From May 2024 after my delivery due to Ceaseran I couldn't breast fed my baby for 2 days that the reason my both breast got heavy after malish it got normal by I felt a Lump from since 2024 may in my Breast i thought it is milk gath isliye I didn't look after it .it last 10mnths the lump was as it is but it cause any pain for

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Nikhil Sebastian Oncologist | Kollam

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The breast ultrasound is reported as benign BIRADS3. Can repeat USG after 6 months. It is unlikely to be a malignancy. You need not do FNAC now. Can wait and do USG after 6 months ... Read More

Hello doctor my age is 24, regular periods cycle varies from 28-30 days no history of pcos, I feel lumpiness in my right breast on Friday (22/08/2025) since Friday I check it often and it has become painful now pain is ok but whenever i press it's slightly painful. I am also near to my periods, so I'm not sure if it's just hormonal changes or a rea

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Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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After a fall from scooty i hit my head and few days after that incident i found lump in my right breast..i went to doctor I was advised to undergo USG..in USG it's cyst and hyperechoic mass found.. I was told to go for fnac... Then i went to another doctor for second opinion she told me it's nothing..she gave me medicine primosa 1000 and asked me

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Dr. Kinnari Amin Gynecologist | Ahmedabad

Do sonomammography ... Read More

Im 20 female, no family history or breast cancer but I've always been scared of it, I keep looking for symptoms and it's gotten to a point where Im sure I might have breast cancer. Recently, I was lying down on my back, and I pressed my left breast and felt something hard. Im not sure if it is a lump or not because I cant find it anymore. Also, my

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Asked for Female, 20 Years 321 Views v

Dr. Chandni Hotwani Oncologist | Nagpur

Most likely it looks like fibroadenosis, you can start tab evion 400 mg two times a day for a month ... Read More

I have a small 1cm width lump on my right Breast just above the nipple. Its fixed not moving. Thick when touch.I feel like the size increases slightly. Its been 2 months i think. Slight pain when pressing. Is it cancerous or any other issue?

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Dr. Saumya Khandelwal Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Jaipur

Get it checked by surgeon ... Read More

Periods are coming for three months some lumps in breast are there is there any chance of breast cancer

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Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

Get yourself physically examined by your doctor. Get ultrasound scan done. ... Read More

I have a small 1cm width lump on my right Breast just above the nipple. Its fixed not moving. Thick when touch.I feel like the size increases slightly. Its been 2 months i think. Slight pain when pressing. Is it cancerous or any other issue?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 303 Views v

Dr. Madhav Danthala Oncologist | Hyderabad

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A small, firm lump in the breast that had been there for 2 months and is fixed definitely needs to be checked. Please schedule an appointment, get it examined and proceed with the recommended imaging ... Read More

Im having mild pain and breast tenderness and lumpiness in breast.Conulted gynaecologist said it can be fibrocystic breast but usg report comes normal with no cyst or fibroadenosis.usg report attached.

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I am a breastfeeding mom of 4.5 month old baby boy from.past 1 month i am not able to feed him properly due to lumps / clogged ducts in breast . how to remove it . had taken antibiotic hot compresa but not improving . please help me . breasts have milk but not coming out. baby latches but only little milk comes i have to squeeze then half bowl milk

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My mother is 43 years old. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she developed a boil on her breast. Due to limited access to proper treatment at that time, the boil worsened and caused significant damage, eventually requiring surgery. After the operation, she recovered well and remained completely healthy. However, a few days ago, she noticed a lump in th

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Dr. Anita Wesley David Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

Looks like the first surgery was due to a breast abscess. This seems like a breast lump. Breast scan would help. ... Read More

Hello Dr. I am facing severe breast tenderness on one side from the last four days and my periods are supposed to come tomorrow. I am getting uterine cramps and the one-sided tenderness is slightly fading away. I was just lying on my bed and I suddenly noticed a burning sensation in the same tendon area and the tenderness was reducedd little .Sudde

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hello doctor. I am not sexually active, haven't had sex ever. My boyfriend fingered me and dry humping, nothing else. I might have touched my vagina after i hand jobbed him, not sure. 10 days before periods, I am having breast pain, back pain and indigestion issues, like heartburn. Is it pms or any chance of pregnancy?

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Dr. Preeti Gupta Gynecologist | Mathura

Chances of pregnancy are not there. It may be due to PMS. ... Read More

I have seen a lump on my left Breast 6 days back it is soft and is reducing in size. Initially it was paining and breast was also tender till I got my periods yesterday. Since then the lump has drastically reduced in size and the skin around it is peeling off. Is it anything serious ?

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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5 days back while bathing I observed a lump in my right breast, initially it was not painful but today I am getting little pain in the same lump and I also observed that there are other smaller lumps in both breast although this one was more prominent, I am expecting my periods in next 15 days.

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I have noticed a soft lump on my left breast below the nipple area a couple of days back. The lump was painful too when touched till yesterday and it has also gradually reduced in size since the time I noticed it. It looks something on the skin , red in colour and the outer skin has also chipped off like it chips off after a boil is dried up. Not s

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Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

The lump needs to be examined Meet a doctor in person ... Read More

Hello, two weeks ago I noticed bruising on my right breast which then turned purple n yellow n eventually faded, under the bruise was a hard big lump , that too got small over time n now it has almost faded, I was waiting for my periods to get over to do a usg as recommended, now since the lump is fading do I still need to do the usg , please guide

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Dr. Sandip Ganguly Oncologist | Kolkata

No harm in getting the USG done. Because it will give you assurance if it is BIRADS2 in USG ... Read More

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18, Male. Past week, I've noticed a lump grow on my neck area, next to my Adams apple. It is not noticeable by swallowing, but hurts when I touch it or move my head downwards. I do not smoke or drink.

I am a 47 year old woman and I have recently developed a lump on my right breast. Like everyone, my first assumption was that it is cancer. I would like to know how a breast cancer lump feels like to touch. If I can make out the basic diagnosis at home, I’ll be a little ready to face the doctors.

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I am having slight pain and tenderness in my breast since few months.No lumps or other symptoms .what is could be?

I had a breast reduction 6 months ago and my breast still feel tender. I also feel a pea sized lump on my nipple. Is this normal?

I had a breast abscess incision and draining surgery on November 11th.. I still have tenderness and a big lump or mass near my axillarybreast area.. Wat is that mass.. I hv attached my biopsy and pus culture report

Is breast tenderness is normal? Why it happen? What can be the main reason of same. ? I am really concerned

I have breast(left) swelling with multiple lumps. The lumps feel sometimes hard and sometimes soft/rubbery. I get sudden pinching pain before and during periods, which has disturbed my sleep. Breast size has increased. No fever, redness, or nipple discharge. Please advise

I feel multiple lumps in my left breast. They feel rubbery and sometimes firm. There is mild pain, and repeated touching or pressure increases the pain. I also notice more discomfort before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

I notice breast swelling and hard lumps, with mild pain that increases before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

I’ve been feeling lumps and mild pain in my left breast sometimes for a few months. I’m planning to get a mammography done. Please confirm if I should go ahead with that.

I have a small 1cm width lump on my right Breast just above the nipple. Its fixed not moving. Thick when touch.I feel like the size increases slightly. Its been 2 months i think. Slight pain when pressing. Is it cancerous or any other issue?

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I have a small 1cm width lump on my right Breast just above the nipple. Its fixed not moving. Thick when touch.I feel like the size increases slightly. Its been 2 months i think. Slight pain when pressing. Is it cancerous or any other issue?

Im having mild pain and breast tenderness and lumpiness in breast.Conulted gynaecologist said it can be fibrocystic breast but usg report comes normal with no cyst or fibroadenosis.usg report attached.

I have seen a lump on my left Breast 6 days back it is soft and is reducing in size. Initially it was paining and breast was also tender till I got my periods yesterday. Since then the lump has drastically reduced in size and the skin around it is peeling off. Is it anything serious ?

5 days back while bathing I observed a lump in my right breast, initially it was not painful but today I am getting little pain in the same lump and I also observed that there are other smaller lumps in both breast although this one was more prominent, I am expecting my periods in next 15 days.

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