A member asked:

Breastfed only six weeks, breast r hard and lumpy, painful if i squeeze on it it comes apart is this tissues build up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Schedule an exam: Breast abnormalities need to an examination by your doctor to determine if something needs to be done. Schedule a visit.

Answered 1/12/2014

4.6k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Breastfed only six weeks, breast r hard and lumpy, painful if i squeeze on it it comes apart is this tissues build up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I breastfed for about 5 months and it been about 3 weeks. Milk still come out, but my breasts doesn't feel fuller. Should I have pumped the extra out?

A member asked:

Is there a natural way to tone up sagging breasts after you have breastfed 2 babies.

A member asked:

Milk still shoots out my breast and I havent breastfed in over 3years. Id that normal?

A member asked:

I've been thinking that the lumps I've been feeling were just my rib cage or natural lumpiness of my small breasts, what could it be?

A member asked:

How does the development of infants that were bottle-fed breast milk compare to infants that were breastfed?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Had my baby via C-section few days ago & breastfed a few times. My breasts become very hard n painful & he cannot nurse. The only that helps us pumping. I'd there anyway incan prevent this?

I'm 8 weeks cesarean postpartum. I partially breastfed but i stopped now. My breasts are now extremely soft & floppy instead of firm like before. Anything i can do? :(

The lumpiness that I feel in my breasts extends into my armpit area. Could just be normal breast tissue?

Breast pain 6 months after having baby but only breastfed for 2 days. Normal?

I think my baby might have eaten A berry that could be poisonous. I gave him the breast immediately. He is breastfed. Will he be okay ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?