Does A Tender And Painful Spot Above The Right Nipple Require Medical Attention?

Posted on Sat, 23 Dec 2017

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Question : I have a tender/painful to the touch spot about an inch to the right side of my right nipple. It is not the nipple itself. Feels like I bruised it somehow, but it has not been going away....

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to know if the area is inflamed

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

I have gone carefully through your question. However, I would need to ask whether the area looks different (red, hot, swollen, color change etc.). A clinical evaluation is necessary but uploading an image will also help. Try hot compress. Take tab. Aleve (naproxen) as per requirement. That should help. If it still does not resolve in a few days you might need to see a doctor.

I would wait for your response.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng