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Very large painful lump on breast. about cm above nipple. can see it just by looking from the side in the mirror. little red, could be from touching. very hard, doesnt seem to correlate with period. 4 days post period, nothing before or during.

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Lump breast : Red Painful lump is most likely going to be an infection . Some sinister causes can mimic infection too but unlikely if presented suddenly Please see your doctor .

Answered 2/1/2018

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A member asked:

Very large painful lump on breast. about cm above nipple. can see it just by looking from the side in the mirror. little red, could be from touching. very hard, doesnt seem to correlate with period. 4 days post period, nothing before or during.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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