Question 1

my left breast nipple received a static shock from my husband's shirt. no burn or redness but area is sore.  any concern with this?

Accepted Answer

Static shock: Static shock is so mild that it should not produce significant pain.  If your left breast is tender, and you have not had a digital mammogram in some time, call your gyn provider to schedule a mammogram to be certain of the cause for the tenderness.

Question 2

my nipples have been sore for about 1 1/2 weeks now.they are swollen and purple/red.they hurt to touch them especially when hard?

Accepted Answer

Sore nipples: More history is needed to begin with. Look for things light tight bras, change in skin care products, excessive irritation of the nipples. Otherwise, try tea bag compresses (cool). That will sooth the nipples. If there is any discharge or redness getting worse, see your doc.

Question 3

everyonce in a while my nipples go very red and have cold feeling but it burns the nipples get so sore that if my shirt rubs off them it hurts so bad ?

Accepted Answer

Nipple eczema: Could be a possible cause of burning and sensitive and occasionally red nipples which can be treated/managed.  There are a number of other breast conditions however that can present with nipple problems and so need to have an examination to sort through all these.  Please see a doctor to assess further.

Question 4

light red...pinkish colour in nipples..sore..any i ideas?

Accepted Answer

Soreness: I recommend that you see your primary care physician. Sometimes nipple pinkness and soreness can be due to a local yeast infection.  If normal, you might want to ask your doctor if it started after taking the celexa (citalopram). However, any breast issue should be taken seriously to rule out any masses or cancerous process. Your doctor should help.

Question 5

can you give me advice with itchy, red, sore, swollen left nipple?

Accepted Answer

What's the cause?: Medicines like hydrocortisone and benedryl containing meds would treat the symptom.  But find out what is causing it is a smarter idea.  It could be an infection that needs an antibiotic, but it could be much more serious.

Question 6

if you are late 5 days on your next expected period and nipples were sore for a month and you bled for 7 days it was red than dark brown am i prego?

Accepted Answer

Maybe : The only way to know is a blood test.

Question 7

i have a red sore lump next to my nipple?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This needs to be examined, diagnosed and treated appropriately.  First to determine if this is infection, non-infectious inflammation or some manifestation of a tumor, and then to choose an appropriate form of treatment.  Please get this seen to quickly.

Question 8

my right nipple is very swollen red and sore with a little scaling on the side. does this mean i have paget's disease? i am 22 female

Accepted Answer

Get seen: Chances are you have a mild infection. Put warm compresses on it and make an appointment with your physician to be seen when it is convenient. And congratulations on your awareness of Paget's -- it may yet save our life, or someone else's, someday. Best wishes.

Question 9

prior to me asking a question i wiped the other morning an it was bright red almost pink on the tissue..plusmy sore nipples an creamy discharge prego?

Accepted Answer

HPT: If you have missed your actual period - then by all means use a home pregnancy test.  You can use a first morning void. Take care.

Question 10

this is hard to explain so i will try my best. my nipple seems to have a 'hole' at the end of it in the centre and it looks raw and sore. no visible discharge but inside the hole looks red and dotty, like tiny little blood spots have come to the surface o

Accepted Answer

Below: Difficult to give DX from the history, but I would suggest trying some warm, moist packs to the area 3-4 times per day, about 15 min each time.
If further concerns or new symptoms, then exam is needed

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My left breast nipple received a static shock from my husband's shirt. no burn or redness but area is sore. any concern with this?

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My nipples have been sore for about 1 1/2 weeks now.they are swollen and purple/red.they hurt to touch them especially when hard?

A member asked:

Everyonce in a while my nipples go very red and have cold feeling but it burns the nipples get so sore that if my shirt rubs off them it hurts so bad ?

A member asked:

Light red...pinkish colour in nipples..sore..any i ideas?

A member asked:

Can you give me advice with itchy, red, sore, swollen left nipple?

A member asked:

If you are late 5 days on your next expected period and nipples were sore for a month and you bled for 7 days it was red than dark brown am i prego?

A member asked:

I have a red sore lump next to my nipple?

A member asked:

My right nipple is very swollen red and sore with a little scaling on the side. does this mean i have paget's disease? i am 22 female

A member asked:

Prior to me asking a question i wiped the other morning an it was bright red almost pink on the tissue..plusmy sore nipples an creamy discharge prego?

A member asked:

This is hard to explain so i will try my best. my nipple seems to have a 'hole' at the end of it in the centre and it looks raw and sore. no visible discharge but inside the hole looks red and dotty, like tiny little blood spots have come to the surface o

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