Question 1

how to treat engorged breasts whilst breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Express: You can often manually express enough milk to allow the fore-breast/nipple to become softer &amp; easier for baby to attach/feed. You may want to find a local breast feeding coach to help you with the process. Delivery centers often retain a list of consultants.

Question 2

is it okay to have a lump checked while having pms symptoms like breast swelling?

Accepted Answer

Breast lump: Yes, you need to see a general surgeon who does a lot of breast surgery.

Question 3

how can i relieve engorged breasts due to prolactinoma when can't take medication?

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist: You may want to check with an endocrinologist. There are a variety of different medications, many that are new for the treatment of prolactinomas. Also, depending on the location of the prolactinoma you may consider surgery. For example, prolactinomas of the pituitary gland are very effectively and safely treated with neurosurgery. It is something to investigate.

Question 4

im 11w3d prwgnant...having engorged breasts and its leaking yellowish milk...is that normal?plz advice

Accepted Answer

Normal: A bit unusual, but definitely normal.  If this is not your first baby, it is much more common.  Nevertheless, it's nothing to worry about.

Question 5

how early can you feel pregnancy symptoms like breast swelling?

Accepted Answer

Fairly quickly: Everyone is different, but some symptoms may be apparent when you are even a couple of days late.  They will become most noticeable starting a week or two later.

Question 6

presently having a heavy period with clots, on 4th cycle day, engorged breasts, bloating, fatigue.could i be pregnant? should i take a hpt?

Accepted Answer

Period: If you are having a period, you would not be pregnant.  If you are more concerned about the period being heavy, see your gyn dr. For eval.  If you were not due for your period, or the period was very late with heavy bleeding, than that is a different story, and you should still see the gyn.  Best wishes.

Question 7

hello dr.
i have breast swelling and tenderness to touch. my periods are comming soon. my left breast feels larger and lumpy; glands r kind of swollen. im experiencing same symptoms on my right breast but with less swelling. what meds can i take?

Accepted Answer

Breast swelling: Breast swelling and tenderness are consistent with the pre-period symptoms, however the "lumpy" left breast with "glands" should be examined by a MD after the period has been completed.

Question 8

breast pain no period not pregnant. healthy 25 yo f. mom died of metastatic breast cancer. feels like engorged breasts. like when getting milk in. ?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Get it checked out by your PCP as soon as possible more importantly because of your significant family history and don,t delay. Good luck and happy new year in advance

Question 9

i have not been feeling well. been experiencing the following symptoms:
dizziness
constipation
gas
struggling in the mornings to wake up
tiredness
headaches
mild nausea 
stomach cramps 
bloating
temperature rise - 37
breast swelling
loss of appetite

Accepted Answer

Constitutional symp : These multiple symptoms involve numerous organ symptoms and don’t seem life threatening and are likely to be psychosomatic in nature. That’s understandable considering the socioeconomic situation of the country with a lot of uncertainty. Psychotherapy also called Talk therapy is invaluable at times like this just to offload some of the baggage

Question 10

breast swelling in 11year old boys?

Accepted Answer

Male breast tissue: About 1/2  males will undergo a transient  nipple/breast enlargement  at he onset of puberty. Carrying extra weigh aggravates the issue as part of the enlargement is fat.Most will resolve slowly as other hormonal changes kick in over about  a year. If the process is unchanged after 2-3 yrs & you've made an effort to lose any extra weight, it is time to discuss it with a surgeon. No meds will fix it.

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Im 11w3d prwgnant...having engorged breasts and its leaking yellowish milk...is that normal?plz advice

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How early can you feel pregnancy symptoms like breast swelling?

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Presently having a heavy period with clots, on 4th cycle day, engorged breasts, bloating, fatigue.could i be pregnant? should i take a hpt?

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Hello dr. i have breast swelling and tenderness to touch. my periods are comming soon. my left breast feels larger and lumpy; glands r kind of swollen. im experiencing same symptoms on my right breast but with less swelling. what meds can i take?

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Breast pain no period not pregnant. healthy 25 yo f. mom died of metastatic breast cancer. feels like engorged breasts. like when getting milk in. ?

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I have not been feeling well. been experiencing the following symptoms: dizziness constipation gas struggling in the mornings to wake up tiredness headaches mild nausea stomach cramps bloating temperature rise - 37 breast swelling loss of appetite

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Breast swelling in 11year old boys?

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