My son said he found a small lump behind his right nipple, could this mean something? Is it a normal part of puberty? What should i do?
2006-11-15 13:53:27 · 14 answers · asked by tekGeek 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I actually had the same problem when I went through puberty. My dad called a doctor to ask if was worth getting checked out and the doctor said that during puberty something happens with lymph nodes maybe, I can't remember but something creates the lump and it is kinda sensitive but nothing is wrong. I had a guy in high school with the same problem and he thought he had breast cancer but the doctor told him it was normal. Eventually I just ignored them and I just checked myself and they are gone. Call a doctor and simply describe them and ask about it but more than likely you'll be wasting time and money.
2006-11-15 17:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Adam B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
99.9% chance it is just a lipoma.
Check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipoma
Nothing to worry about. I've got a few little lumps. My wife thinks they are cute. I discovered mine near my nipple in college. That one went away on it's own.
There is a very slight chance it is more serious. I'd keep an eye on it. Lipoma's grow REALLY slow, while cancer grows fast. If it grows noticeably in a month get him to a doctor.
2006-11-16 01:51:19 · answer #2 · answered by taotemu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just an adolescent phase, swelling of the mammary glands. It's almost certainly NOT CANCER, like everyone seems to be telling you. Don't blame them though, most of them are women, who don't know anything about mens health, and are just elated at the fact that men can also get breast cancer and are jumping all over the prospect that your son may have it to make themselves feel better at your expense.
2006-11-16 10:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by Wanderer 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had something like that when i was going through puberty. Ultra-sensitive balls in the nipples! Sure was an AWESOME experience. He'll be alright though.
2006-11-15 22:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by Salim Reilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men can get beast cancer, but he probably doesn't have breast cancer if he is still going through puberty. This could be several things, he could have a hormone imbalance, he could have a clogged lymph node. Take him to the doctor.
2006-11-15 21:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Males CAN get breast cancer. Montel Williams is an example. Take your son to a doctor, don't fool around with this.
2006-11-15 21:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by Linda R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bring him 2 a Dr ASAP..He could have Breast Cancer Men get it as well as Women so get it looked at right away.Good Luck
2006-11-15 21:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Visit the doctor. I had a similar thing when I was a kid. No big deal.
2006-11-15 21:56:04 · answer #8 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lot of men have fatty deposits. Just take him to the MD and be safe. Kids get Cancer too. Please just be safe Dad.
Best wishes.
2006-11-15 21:56:58 · answer #9 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have a doc examine him
2006-11-15 21:57:30 · answer #10 · answered by todd s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋