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What Causes A Red Painful Lump On The Breast?
about a week ago my 2 year baby sat on my left breast n I later saw this small lump in my left breast at the bottom part of the areola. the place is slightly red in this area and the lump is painful. has gotten bigger since I first noticed it. I wean my baby about a year ago but still have breast milk although not plenty. I kind of worried. Please helm. Naa
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Hello,
It could be a hematoma. Generally it will settle by itself. If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a hematoma. Generally it will settle by itself. If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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