i have a pink patch above my nipple and it feels a bit hard and is painfull, what could it be?
2007-02-17 09:14:13 · 23 answers · asked by sasha 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It could be any number of things from just a patch of dry skin to skin cancer. You need to have a doctor check it out.
2007-02-17 09:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by TeriR 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be masitis (may not ahve spelt that right), it's a blocked milk duct, and is quite common in pregnant or breats feeding women, but it could happen in someone who is neither.
They do say to report any nipple changes to your GP asap as it could be a sign of breast cancer. Book an appointment asap, ring NHS direct if you start going mental with worry, they might be able to help you out with some piece of mind for now, good luck xx
2007-02-17 09:17:56 · answer #2 · answered by CHARISMA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could just be a rash, or a spider bite. Sometimes an insect bite feels that way. But it could be a cist. (SP? Sorry ) Keep an eye on it for a couple of days. Avoid wearing a bra for two or three days if you can so there is no friction. If it intensifies in size or color, , see a doctor ASAP.
2007-02-17 09:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must go see your doctor. This is not something where you should wait and see what happens.. cause it could be nothing, but wouldnt you rather find out now rather than it being to late to do anything if it is serious. You will feel so much better when it is checked out
2007-02-17 09:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it cud be a infection or an ellergic reaction to something you have eaten..or even a perfume. it wud hurt because ur breast is a very sensitive part of the femaale body...but if ur still worried better go and get urself checked up by a doctor.
2007-02-17 12:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that you said women only but just go and get it checked out by a doctor. Some one I know had a similar problem and it turned out to be early stages of cancer. but because it was early they managed to completley remove it. and is now fully recovered.
good luck and hope that it is nothing serious.
2007-02-17 09:18:41 · answer #6 · answered by CW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it could be dry skin,rash (maybe from bra),cancer, or maybe a disese. I would put lotin on it after I had taken a shower. But personaly Ithink you should see a doctor about that because it coule be serious!
good luck-hope I helped-hope you're ok
2007-02-17 09:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a number of things but your best alternative is to see your doctor. Hopefully is nothing serious.
2007-02-17 10:03:30 · answer #8 · answered by Abby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be mastitis or even an infected milk duct best thing is go to see your GP good luck
2007-02-17 09:21:52 · answer #9 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor...don't ask people on internet. You will cause yourself unnecessary angst and not receive the peace of mind you're looking for. Hope all is well.
2007-02-17 09:27:11 · answer #10 · answered by Jo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋