My left nipple is sore and the breast is swollen a little but the right breast is ok can someone help me?

Answer 1

It could be a cyst, an infection, maybe from over zealous attention during intercourse. If it is hot or has a discharge, you should consult your doctor. Try putting a warm compress on it during your quiet time.

Answer 2

I had Mastitis when I was nursing my twins, and it was only it one breast. I had almost flu-like symptoms. You didn't mention whether you were nursing or not, but I think it can occur either way. I found this information on WebMD; you may want to call your doctor.


Breast Infection Overview
Mastitis is an infection of the tissue of the breast that occurs most frequently during the time of breastfeeding. This infection causes pain, swelling, redness, and increased temperature of the breast. It can occur when bacteria, often from the baby's mouth, enter a milk duct through a crack in the nipple. This causes an infection and painful inflammation of the breast.




Breast infections most commonly occur 1-3 months after the delivery of a baby, but they can occur in women who have not recently delivered as well as in women after menopause. Other causes of infection include chronic mastitis and a rare form of cancer called inflammatory carcinoma.




The breast is composed of several glands and ducts that lead to the nipple and the surrounding colored area called the areola. The milk-carrying ducts extend from the nipple into the underlying breast tissue like the spokes of a wheel. Under the areola are lactiferous ducts. These fill with milk during lactation after a woman has a baby. When a girl reaches puberty, changing hormones cause the ducts to grow and cause fat deposits in the breast tissue to increase. The glands that produce milk (mammary glands) that are connected to the surface of the breast by the lactiferous ducts may extend to the armpit area (axilla).



A breast infection that leads to an abscess is more serious. If left untreated, an abscess, which is an infection within an enclosed space that forms a collection of pus, can develop in the breast tissue. This type of infection may require surgical drainage.



* This content was created by WebMD under its sole editorial control.

Answer 3

Are you breastfeeding?
If you are, do you express milk after your little one is finished feeding? Make sure you massage your breast while you express because sometimes the milk ducts are very slightly blocked. If you don't empty your breast, you can get an infection. In any case, go see your doctor- by now you could have an infaction.

Answer 4

This was my very first pregnancy symptom.It happened about a week after ovulation.What until the day your next period is due and take a test.(In my case, it's only the left breast)

Answer 5

Since how many days? is any pus or fluids are oozing out ? What is your age? Whole breast or any particular region ? If you want to get a real answer, please consult your Family Doctor he/she will tell what to do.