I have a marble sized sore lump under my nipple,any idea what it is?...the other nipple has another sore pea sized lump,ive heard its because of puberty but...i was just gunna ask...thanks
2006-09-18 13:29:47 · 5 answers · asked by Skater93 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
ignore everyone else dude, the same thing happenned to me whe i was about 12-13. its to do with puberty and its totally normal. within a couple of months the lumps should disappear and you nipples will go back to normal. dont stress dude
2006-09-18 20:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by marcvialli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your description it sounds as if you are describing thelarche. It is the first stage of secondary (postnatal) breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in girls. Thelarche is usually noticed as a firm, tender lump directly under the center of the nipple (papilla and areola). Thelarche is also referred to as a "breast bud", or more formally as Tanner stage 2 breast development (Tanner stage 1 being the entirely undeveloped prepubertal state). Thelarche may occur on one side first, or both sides simultaneously.
Thelarche is usually the first physical change of puberty in girls, and is a result of rising levels of estradiol.
When thelarche occurs at an unusually early age, it may be the first manifestation of precocious puberty. If no other changes of puberty or sex hormone effects occur, it is referred to as isolated premature thelarche, and needs no treatment.
Although breast development can occur as a part of normal male puberty, it is termed gynecomastia, and the term "thelarche" is not used with reference to male breast development.
If you are concerned and are a minor, seek advice from your mother or female guardian. You may also want to ask a female school teacher or counselor you feel comfortable with. Always ask and adult if you have concerns about your body. They have been there, they know.
2006-09-18 20:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by ebizartistry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you drink a lot of caffeine or eat a lot of chocolate, stop. This can cause those lumps and they can become painful to touch if they're not already.
2006-09-18 20:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um.......never heard of that being associated with puberty. You should go to the doctor to be safe. Good luck!
2006-09-18 20:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No..... you should tell ur mom that. otherwise, if u dont go it could be a cancer or something. Just tell ur mom to bring you to the doctorr.
2006-09-18 20:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Help me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋