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One breast firmer than the other
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
Breasts: Yes, breast size and firmness can be different with no abnormality being present
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Probably needs check: You should see your provider. An exam is the only way to find out. Your provider may order and imaging study.
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848 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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See doctor: Firm is different from hard, firm can be normal .Only way to rule out cancer is to see doctor and get examined. They might ask for some investigations... Read More
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845 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
It might be normal: The smaller breast may contain less fat than the larger one and therefore more firm. However, if a definite lump is felt in either breast see a MD imm... Read More
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605 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Julan Craneanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Breast density : Yes.no two sides are expected to be the same.
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605 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Pimples between my breasts including a new one which is hard and not movable. what could cause this?
Dr. Anila Khaliqanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Needs doc visit: It might be a sebaceous cyst if it is not painful , which is caused when the duct of the sebaceous gland is blocked. Occasionally it can become infect... Read More
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Gynecomastia?: Probably this is nothing serious. Gynecomastia is female type breast development in males. Mild gynecomastia, including firm tenderness under the nipp... Read More
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2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Boelteranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 50 years experience
SEE YOUR DOCTOR: Anything from an infection to cancer. Get an exam and tests asap!
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Needs evaluation: New breast masses always require evaluation by a physician. At age 19 cancer is not likely but prompt evaluation is still warranted. Schedule a visit ... Read More
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3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Roy Arnoldanswered
Internal Medicine 49 years experience
Montgomery cyst: The Montgomery glands can become obstructed and form a cyst. As long as it is not inflamed or tender, it can be observed and 80% will resolve within 2... Read More
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3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parul Krishnamurthyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Yes: However, when in doubt, seek a professional examination
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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alex Lechtmananswered
Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Can be either: If they change from soft to firm, i'd see your doctor asap. Firm breast tissue is a sign of youth and it softens as you age.
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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