 | ||
 | ||
 | ||
Email
Glossary |
|
Nipple inversion; I am concerned about having cancer Mar 8, 2003 I am a 38 year female mother of 3. I noticed 2 weeks ago that my right nipple is inverting, itching, and I have what appears to be pimples on my nipple. I do have very minimal clear liquid leaking from my right nipple. Also have a lymph node right under my chin, right side, that is about an inch or more in diameter. I am extremely skinny (6'0 and 125 lbs). It has taken me 1 year to gain 8 lbs. I am seeing a general practioner who seems to think that I have an infection in my breast and put me on some cream. I did not react well to this cream. The itching increased and the pimples increased. Have to say that I am a bit scared right now, but trying to remain positive.Do I need to see a specialist? What tests do I need? If any. |
|
 |
|||
|
|||
 |
|
Response from Dr. Dezube
 Although you very well indeed have an infection (also known as mastitits), I am concerned about your inverted nipple and the liquid leaking. It may pay for you to see a breast specialist. Many, if not most, academic hospitals will have a breast-health clinic. It also may be reasonable to have a mammogram at your age. Has that been done? |
|
 KS and Steroid use; Is it safe? |  HIV+ with metastatic melanoma of the lymph system |
Q&A TERMS OF USE
This forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not rendering medical, mental health, legal or other professional advice or services. If you have or suspect you may have a medical, mental health, legal or other problem that requires advice, consult your own caregiver, attorney or other qualified professional.
Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither TheBody.com nor any advertiser is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.
Review our complete terms of use and copyright notice.
