Question 1

the left side of my left boob is sore and tender to touch. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

May be an infection: Needs to be examined to rule out an infection like a boil, other possibilities are a cyst or a tumor or a bruise
it needs to be checked by your doctor to find out what it is and if it requires treatment.

Question 2

i have a tender left boob, it's always itching and my nipple is always hard but there's no lump?

Accepted Answer

Breast tenderness: Any new or unusual signs in your breast should be checked by the doctor. Your symptoms don't sound typical of a serious disease, but you should be checked just to be sure.

Question 3

i'm a new mom of a 2 month old and i'm also breastfeeding the baby. my right boob is very painful and tender to the touch. even after i feed her. ?

Accepted Answer

1st congratulations: You could just have an engorged breast. You could have a block in the canals which lead the milk to your nipple.  That can be treated with a warm compress. A more serious cause could be that you have a mastitis (a breast infection). You should be seen by your doc for that and take an antibiotic if that is the reason.

Question 4

under my right arm towards my boob but on the rib i feel a lump painful to lay on and tender to touch any ideas what this is?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: This sounds like an inflamed lymph node similar to the ones you get in the neck when fighting off an infection in the head or neck.

Question 5

woke up one night after what felt like i slept on my beast, and my areola skin was thick and a different texture, swollen and tender and my boob felt more lumpy. went to doctor and she diagnosed as "allergies". its been 2 weeks and i'm concerned?

Accepted Answer

Follow up with Dr.: It is important to follow up with your Dr about situations and symptoms that do not resolve or get progressively worse. Talk to them and arrange for another appointment. It may be an infection or something more serious, but you need to have a physical exam to determine the next step.

Question 6

my left breast is really itchy and has been for about 3 weeks. the bottom half of the areola on that boob has very dry skin, rough to the touch which appeared a week ago. it's also really tender but that could be from the scratching. ?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. There may be more than one issue and it would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 7

i have a weird lump on my boob, i've been breastfeeding my son for 16 months. it's red with semi-peely skin my breasts are not tender they are not firm they're not hot to the touch, i have had mrsa before .. help, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Breast mass ?'s: Mastitis while nursing is common, and a "lump" with "red, semi-peely skin" may represent a small abscess. See your gyn physician for an exam and treatment.

Question 8

i am 16 and i have bumps on my nipples now im getting a rash around my nipple it gets quite itchy and my boob is tender under my armpit?

Accepted Answer

Rash: You may have eczema of your nipple with a swollen lymph node in your armpit. See your gynecologist or a dermatologist for help.

Question 9

why is my right boob swollen and sore?

Accepted Answer

Swollen breast: Swollen  one breast needs to be examined by your doctor . You also need ultrasound and mammogram. Thanks.

Question 10

1 am 37 year old male with pain in right boob it comes and goes and sore when i rub it it is not really a sharp pain but a pain that worry u

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Worth an evaluation: You should not just ignore this and hope it goes away.

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Tenderness in boob

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The left side of my left boob is sore and tender to touch. what could this be?

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I have a tender left boob, it's always itching and my nipple is always hard but there's no lump?

A member asked:

I'm a new mom of a 2 month old and i'm also breastfeeding the baby. my right boob is very painful and tender to the touch. even after i feed her. ?

A member asked:

Under my right arm towards my boob but on the rib i feel a lump painful to lay on and tender to touch any ideas what this is?

A member asked:

Woke up one night after what felt like i slept on my beast, and my areola skin was thick and a different texture, swollen and tender and my boob felt more lumpy. went to doctor and she diagnosed as "allergies". its been 2 weeks and i'm concerned?

A member asked:

My left breast is really itchy and has been for about 3 weeks. the bottom half of the areola on that boob has very dry skin, rough to the touch which appeared a week ago. it's also really tender but that could be from the scratching. ?

A member asked:

I have a weird lump on my boob, i've been breastfeeding my son for 16 months. it's red with semi-peely skin my breasts are not tender they are not firm they're not hot to the touch, i have had mrsa before .. help, what could it be?

A member asked:

I am 16 and i have bumps on my nipples now im getting a rash around my nipple it gets quite itchy and my boob is tender under my armpit?

A member asked:

Why is my right boob swollen and sore?

A member asked:

1 am 37 year old male with pain in right boob it comes and goes and sore when i rub it it is not really a sharp pain but a pain that worry u

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