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

A reoccurring swollen painful cyst in between breasts, occurring since a year. doctor not being helpful and not taking me seriously?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

See it: Your doctor needs to see it, when it is actually there. If he/she then still does not take you seriously, ask to see another doctor for a second opinion.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 10/31/2016

909 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Sebaceous cyst on breast long time ago, Doctor said no harm. Lately got smaller and the area around it is red+painful.Possible?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have a couple of cyst in my breast with a little leakage from the nipple, generally when i'm working is when i notice it. Eight years ago i had a cyst that was drained and then grew, the doctor again tried to drain it but couldn't get anything to come o

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

26 year old male with breast lump. Doctor said my axillary nodes are a little swollen. Mammogram next week? Gyno or more serious. Hard to wait. Thanks

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Doc told me the lump im my armpit is a sebaceous cyst I have had it for years i took a niddle and popped it well now im having breast pain.?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Large Hard Movable painful Lump in left Breast surface feel like cauliflower over12 months no swollen lymph nodes GP says Seed Cyst after exam True?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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:

Is it normal for breast(1)to become swollen & tender with armpit cyst? My doctors refuse to drain them but they recur extremely often if they go away.
I have 6 cyst on my legs a few in my breast a lump the doctor says is one on my rib cage and swollen lyphnodes on each side of my groin what are they?
My six year old daughters breasts and nipples are swollen and shes in pain. Is she just developing or should we see a doctor?
I have very swollen and painful cysts in my breasts. I drink evening primrose oil, 6 000mg a day, still swollen and painful. Do I need to remove it?
I noticed a lump in my right breast.When I consulted with my doctor,she said it was a normal cyst.She suggested draining it.Is this process painful?

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.