What Causes Pain In One Of The Nipples?

Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2014

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Question : Why does one of my nipples hurt? I'm a male and it has been hurting for over a month.

Answered by Dr. Danish Sheikh (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query and will help you in best possible way; however I need more details to help you.

Do you get itching on the nipple???

Do you get yellowish discharge around nipple??

Is you nipple sore and red??

Is there a swelling beneath your nipple??

Do you usually go for jogging/running??

How's is the tissue around the nipple? - Is it red, inflammed and tender??

Awaiting your reply,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Danish Sheikh (16 hours later)

It does not itch.
No discharge.
It is not red, appearance is normal. It feels sore when touched/pressed.
No swelling that I can see visually.
I don't run. This isn't runners nipple. I don't think it is due to friction.
Tissue around nipple isn't red or inflamed. It is tender feeling to the touch.
Nutrition has been the same. Dont take any medication. I don't drink.

After about 2 weeks of soreness I went to a doctor. He didn't notice anything concerning and said it would probably go away. It's been a month or so since then, so probably 6-8 weeks of soreness. I don't really notice it until it is touched or pressed. The other nipple feels totally fine.

Could it be Mastitis or Gynecomastia? Chest looks fine, not enlarged. Nipples look normal.

I am 6'1" and weigh 330 lbs. Age 38.

Answered by Dr. Danish Sheikh (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
wait and watch

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for giving history in details,

Form your history it don't seems to be any major problem,
Be relaxed don't worry,
Chances of mastities or gynecomastia is less,

It may be a superficial inflammation that may be hurting when touched,

For now wait, if any swelling appears behind nipple or it becomes red or discharges fluid then visit your treating doctor,

Y apply emsone cream on effected part it will help,
Along with it take tab citrizine,
Your treating doctor will knowing dose of it,

Hope this information helps,

I will be happy to help if you have any further queries,
If don't have any further queries feel free to close the discussion and rate the answer,

Wish you a good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju