Question 1

what should a normal breast feel like? there is very little information on what is normal and what is considered abnormal. i know anything new should be checked, but what things/structures are normal to feel during a breast exam?

Accepted Answer

: Normal breast tissue varies for each woman and during the month. Breast tissue is mostly fat, with milk glands that grow/recede based on hormones, angled from the outer breast in towards the nipple. If you feel anything hard, like a dried pea, or the skin feels rough like an orange, or you have a new dimple or new contour, these are things to have a Dr look at.

Question 2

what does a normal breast ultrasound look like in a healthy person?

Accepted Answer

No abnormalities: A normal breast ultrasound should show no abnormal architecture of the breast tissue, no solid or cystic masses, no cluster of calcifications (which are generally a marker for underlying cancer), or localized signs of tissue swelling.

Question 3

does a normal breast have lumps? a large lump at center of breast, when cupped, is mammary gland tissue or tumor?

Accepted Answer

See below: A normal breast should not have any clear lump or mass, provided you feel for it by using the flat part of your hand/fingers. Some women have 'lumpy'' breast, often due to fibrocyctic changes which are fairly common in otherwise healthy breasts. If you can feel any lumps in your breast, you must seek a medical examination by a health care professional who can do clinical breast examination for you.

Question 4

what should a normal teen breast look like?

Accepted Answer

Many variations: As develoopment occurs, slight asymmetry is normal, don't worry.

Question 5

it is normal for me to feel like my breast is wet nd what can cause that?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Unless you are pregnant and have breast milk, causing your breast to be wet, you are active and sweat-with a bra that may keep moisture in, it is not normal to feel as if your breast is wet.

Question 6

is it normal for your breasts to feel tender and to hav them abnormally big?like really big?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal?: Sounds like either premenstrual or early pregnancy symptoms. Why not take a pregnancy test if that is a risk. If the symptoms don't go away and you are not pregnant call your doctor.

Question 7

is it normal to have one breast like 1-2 cups sizes bigger than the other one its so noticeable?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Its not uncommon for one breast to be larger than the other.  It doesn't mean that something is wrong.  Best wishes!

Question 8

my daughter is 16 years old and it seems like she is lactating from her breasts? is that normal!?

Accepted Answer

: Not unless she just had a baby. I would arrange for her to see her doc for an evaluation including some tests.

Question 9

is it normal for the right breast to be larger than the left? i think like have always been like that. i read left is usually bigger, but im my case my right is larger and hangs down lower. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Our bodies are not 100% symmetrical. There can be slight variations between the right and left sides which is perfectly normal.

Question 10

is it normal for one breast to be larger, heavier, and lower than the other? i never really paid much attention before but i recently noticed one of my breasts in larger than the other? i think its always been like this, but i dont know?

Accepted Answer

: It happens. Occasionally there is a dramatic difference in the size and shape of breasts. Symmetry/uniformity of size and shape are expected but there is usually a slight difference in the two for most. If you feel the status has changed over several months it is worth discussing /evaluating the difference by your doc.

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What does a normal breast feel like

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What should a normal breast feel like? there is very little information on what is normal and what is considered abnormal. i know anything new should be checked, but what things/structures are normal to feel during a breast exam?

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What does a normal breast ultrasound look like in a healthy person?

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Does a normal breast have lumps? a large lump at center of breast, when cupped, is mammary gland tissue or tumor?

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What should a normal teen breast look like?

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It is normal for me to feel like my breast is wet nd what can cause that?

A member asked:

Is it normal for your breasts to feel tender and to hav them abnormally big?like really big?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have one breast like 1-2 cups sizes bigger than the other one its so noticeable?

A member asked:

My daughter is 16 years old and it seems like she is lactating from her breasts? is that normal!?

A member asked:

Is it normal for the right breast to be larger than the left? i think like have always been like that. i read left is usually bigger, but im my case my right is larger and hangs down lower. is this normal?

A member asked:

Is it normal for one breast to be larger, heavier, and lower than the other? i never really paid much attention before but i recently noticed one of my breasts in larger than the other? i think its always been like this, but i dont know?

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