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Pain and swelling in breast
My mother has started experiencing pain since last night and she can feel slight hardness near the nipples. She is worried that its something serious. She didn't have any issues till yesterday. Any thoughts around what this could be?
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Management
1. Take pain relievers like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen.
2. Hold a warm, moist compress to your breasts.
3. Use a lanolin ointment to prevent nipple crackling.
4. Do mammogram for provisional diagnosis.
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Dr. Manish Verma
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Is there any fluid or blood coming out of nipples?
Get a breast ultrasound done.
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