He told me today - it's about 15mm round and gristly and sore. It hurts him to touch it. It appeared apparently a day or so ago. I'm taking him to the doctor as soon as they can see him, but I can't sleep through the worry of it. He's nearly 11, as thin as a rake, so the lump is quite obvious on him. Has anyone out there heard of anything similar?
2007-02-14 10:52:55 · 17 answers · asked by misty 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
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2007-02-14 11:12:40 · update #1
This happens very regularly on boys as they hit puberty. It's all down to changing hormones and is a normal development of the male breast tissue (no he is not going to grow breasts). Do take him to see the doctor just to make sure but don't worry, I've seen this hundreds of times and it has never been anything serious.http://life.familyeducation.com/puberty/growth-and-development/42260.html Here's another one http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/families/article654004.ece
2007-02-14 10:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by 'H' 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son is 12. He has a lump behind his nipple. He sees a doctor tomorrow. I hear it's common, but his dad has breast cancer right now as we speak. It's pretty serious, and it may be terminal. I've also had cancer. I'm fine now, but i have hope that this is nothing. I hope that it's just pre-puberty, like some have said.
2014-04-22 17:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by Areala_Sedia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teenage boys may develop breast enlargement and lumps because of hormonal changes in mid-puberty. Although this may distress the teen, the lumps or enlargement generally go away on their own over a period of months.
It could also be a cyst of some kind which may need to be drained.
I'm sure everything will be OK...just get him to the doctor ASAP.
2007-02-14 10:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by pamomof4 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although you should definitely see GP for a check I suspect I know what this is.
When I read the heading of the question I immediately entered it to check if you had inputted his age, and fortunately you had!
This is most likely to be a breast bud. They are extremely common in boys (as well as girls of course) around puberty. In boys they are usually one sided, I have no idea why, but occasionally affect both sides. They are simply linked to the outpouring of hormones. They do NOT indicate any sexual or development problem! They usually regress spontaneously after a fairly short period of weeks or months.
When I first entered practise many years ago I was uncertain how to deal with them and tended to refer to one of the local surgeons. He used to remove the breast tissue and for a while I assumed this was necessary. However I soon discovered that this was generally not needed. If the boys were reviewed over a period the hormones sorted themselves out and the lump went!
I hope this reassures you, but as I said check with your GP!
2007-02-14 11:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some boys when reaching puberty have changes to the glands behind the nipple area. These can swell to around that size and even produce milk. Its not uncommon whatsoever. However, its best to see your doctor about it just incase.
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2016-02-11 13:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Misty, phone the G.P later this morning (Thur) and say you want an emergency app. I do not know what it could be but it will put your mind at ease. Don't take no for an answer and tell the app has to be today. He's only 11 - they have to see him! Good luck, I'll be thinking of you. xx
2007-02-14 11:54:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't panic,this is surprisingly common in boys approaching puberty,it's something to do with hormones.It will most likely go away on its own soon.It doesn't mean he is growing breasts!
2007-02-14 11:00:07 · answer #8 · answered by New Boots. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its best not to stress yourself worrying about the worse, howvever i know this can be hard as a mum. But just wait to hear what the doctor has to say and your worry is just going give you stress and probably stress your son aswell. but i do wish you and your son all the best with that (P.S its probably harmless).
2007-02-14 11:06:03 · answer #9 · answered by Zaina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could just be cellulitis (an infection of the fat tissue in his breast), but it could be something really serious. It's especially worrisome that it's painful. I'd get him to the doctor ASAP.
2007-02-14 10:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by Amy 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋