I'm Having A Intermittent Pain In My Left Breast. It

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2020

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Question : I'm having a intermittent pain in my left breast. It happened a few months ago in October and it's back again. My nipple will be a little itchy and painful, and sometimes it'll radiate down my breast. It'll happen when im like 4 days from my period. I'm not breastfeeding or pregnant. I had a mammogram in October and it came back fine. When I shower and wash with basic soap, the pain subsides. Full disclosure I don't have the best hygiene so I dont shower much.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Are there any skin changes?

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Do you experience any skin changes in your breast? If so, I would prefer you upload a photo of it. Does the nipple look normal to you, or is it retracted or inverted? Any palpable lumps in your breast?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (6 hours later)

I do not feel any lumps and there are no visible changes to my nipple.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks completely normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX

Thank you for uploading the photo. To me, it looks perfectly normal. I suggest you try a moisturizing cream for a few weeks, it is probably just some local irritation.

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T