HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it possible to have clogged mammary glands in breasts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Juan Richiusa answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Most likely from frequent pumping. Or it could be a galactocele.

Dr Fiala agreed

Answered 8/25/2013

5.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I lost 3 sizes of breast since I started to take contraception pills (more helping to control my crazy hormones). How can I get my mammary gland back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

At 10 CM from nipple of right mammary gland is observed hardened area with non-homogeneous structure having microcalcifications.Doctors advise surgery

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

When i work up and my breast were sore. It's both glands on the side, they are clogged up? What to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Strange question what would cause a buzzing sensation in the chest/breast area?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What does the male mammary gland feel like?
How can you increase the size of your mammary gland in your breasts?
Are there mammary glands on both sides of each breast?
What's the purpose of a man's nipple if he doesn't have mammary gland?
Is it possible to transplant mammary gland in an amastia patient?

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
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.