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There is a lump in her breast which was earlier painless but now it is very painful for about ten days. Please suggest the next move or to whom should we consult.

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You need to go for a HRUSG of swelling breast plus guided FNAC to know the cause and diagnosis. ...  Read More

I found tumor like in my one breast at the age of 12 or 13 then now I'm 22 years old and now I'm having painful lumps in my both breast Is it cancerous? To which doctor should I consult first?

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Surgical oncologist ...  Read More

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I'M 22 years old Firstly I recognised tumour at my left side of breast at the age of 12 Now the lumps grows in size and present in my both breast and they are painful besides all these my breast are under growth they are small in size Is it cancerous lumps?

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Is it associated with your periods. it's called cyclical mastalgia. But seeing surgeon or surgical oncologists once will help you ...  Read More

Having a painful lump in the right breast, pain consistent but not debilitating. Had a similar situation couple of years ago, had it checked and was given some medication for the same.

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Get it checked immediately if it’s a lump ...  Read More

I am a Breastfeeding mother around age of 26 yrs, i found small painful lump on down of my breast. i am feeding for around 2 months. Is anything serious.

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Connect please ...  Read More

My mom got painful red lump and it's been 5days now. Doctor has given Augmentin 625 and zerodol p Please suggest if this medicine (antibotic) works for breast and she has suggested for five days How long will it take to heal and doctor also said meanwhile to do mammogram

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get a ultrsound scan as well as her age is more just to see if any underlying problems ...  Read More

I am 28 years old and I noticed a sudden lump in my right breast that displaces with movement and is painful to touch. I'm a few days late for my period, but pregnancy is not a possibility at this time. Is this something I should worry about?

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Needs evaluation dear. ...  Read More

I've been having a painful lump in my right breast after birth.Now my baby is about 8 months old, this lump is increasing in size and I am getting fever with shivering since 4 days and my last menstrual period date is 17 Jan 17. Please suggest me will it be cure by home remedies or can I need the doctor consultation.

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Pl meet a breast surgeon or a gynaecologist immediately. I'm suspecting a breast abscess. In early stages u might get cured with medicines. I know ur baby is small and u might not have the time but pl ...  Read More

I have noticed all of a sudden yesterday that I developed a soft lump in the breast below the dark nipple area. While pressing the lump it is painful. It is soft and little dark . Yesterday night when I was pressing it seemed too big but this morning it appeared better but the pain is there though size has reduced a little. I am not getting my peri

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It is always better to show to gynaecologist or surgeon and may require usg breast to decide the treatment ...  Read More

She found a painfull lump in her right breast yesterday morning !! There was no problem earlier is it something serious or it would go away on its own ??

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Hello, FIBROADENOMA A benigne tumor. For pain tab paracetamol 500/650 can be taken after food or as required. USG breast is advisable. CONSULT A GYNACOLOGIST. It's a RECURRENT PROSSESS.ok. ...  Read More

Hello i am going through a lump in my breast . Would like to know surgery is required or not . FNAC test is required or not ? Kindly suggest some cure.

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Usg report says .. its partially liquefied abscess such conditions and clinical correlation, don't need to go for FNAC . Its infective condition and need to go for incision and drainage. ...  Read More

I have developed a painful swollen lump near the anal opening. The pain is present while passing stool and I also experience pain even while passing gas. Sitting for long periods makes the discomfort more noticeable. I noticed the swelling recently and it is tender to touch. I have attached a photo of the affected area for reference. I would like t

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Patient: Uday Bhanu Singh, 32M Complaint: Recurrent, painful lumps under the right armpit for 3 years. The condition flares frequently and never fully clears. ​History & Past Care: Consulted a dermatologist at Max Healthcare in October 2022 (prescription attached). I was prescribed a 10-day course of topical Acnesol Gel, oral Sotret 20mg

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Hi I had endometriosis surgery earlier, when it will recur are there chances that cause breast cancer?

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Consult please. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor's My wife 22 years old, breast lump since yesterday, pain and swelling, i am Attached Clinical Reports. please suggest better treatment

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Looks like infective etiology . You can consult surgeon for clinical examination. You can go with antibiotics course and pain killers as of now . If symptoms persist please do consult surgeon. ...  Read More

Question: I developed a pea-sized lump in my right armpit on Thursday. It feels deep under the skin, is hard, fixed, and tender. The skin over it is intact with no redness, pus, or drainage, and the swelling has remained about the same size. I started my period today and I usually get mild breast tenderness before my periods, but this is the firs

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It could be folliculitis or sebaceous cyst...needs physical examination...kindly consult a surgeon ...  Read More

I developed a pea-sized lump in my right armpit on Thursday. It feels deep under the skin, is hard, fixed, and tender. The skin over it is intact with no redness, pus, or drainage, and the swelling has remained about the same size. I started my period today and I usually get mild breast tenderness before my periods, but this is the first time I’ve

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Reactive lymphnode? In first instant Second breast tenderness. Tab Augmentine duo625 three times a day after food for 7 days. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days. Monte ...  Read More

I have painless, mobile, near about 2cm round lump in right breast . It's been 1 month now since I have noticed it. It's same in size and shape

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It could be fibroadenoma ...  Read More

I have developed a painful lump near the outer labia, slightly below toward the anus. It has been there for about 1–2 days. There is pain while sitting and touching the area. I do not have fever and I do not see any pus yet. It looks like a boil from outside. I have not done shaving or waxing recently. Could this be a boil (furuncle) or somet

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For boil or bartholins treatment is same yes do warm compression and along with taht use antibiotic ointment like tbact ...  Read More

Hellos doctor , I have been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome , today o get a stabbing pain bellow my left breast ! What could be the reason , my ecg reports are normal

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Left nipple–areola itching for about 1 month Redness and dryness around the left areola Skin feels wrinkled, thickened, and lumpy/hard around the areola (surface level) Burning sensation on touching the areola Increased nipple sensitivity Pin-prick / needle-like pain, especially: after removing a bra sometimes even without touching Pain feel

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get ultrsound scan ...  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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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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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

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

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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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get ultrasound scan of breast ...  Read More

A level 1 left axillary node with focal cortical thickness of 3.8 mm is seen. It has equivocal appearances. An irregular dense non circumscribed mass with multiple lobulations in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast at the 3’ O’ clock 3A position. Imaging features are suspicious? Infiltrating malignancy? Fibroepithelial mass. A l

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Get USG guided biopsy done to rule out or confirm malignancy from suspicious axillary lymph node. If malignancy confirmed will have to do PET CT to ascertain staging. ...  Read More

My mom is on Sunitinib after GIST surgery. Now painful mouth ulcer developed. Lidocaine,xytee used but no results seen. Please give advice.

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Needs to be seen physically how severe it is. Get a CBC also done if blood counts are also low. Oral ulcers are common side effect of sunitinib. If it’s mild we usually doesn’t change the dose. If it’ ...  Read More

I have a painful lump at the left side of anus. No redness, nothing visible on the skin. There is a lump that I feel which is painful. It's been a week. The pain is while sitting, walking or when I touch it. should I see a gynaecologist or a physician ? What could it be ?

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Consult a general surgeon ...  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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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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