The lump is in my left breast and it moves. I went to the doctor today and he told me I have a breast infection. I can't figure out how that is possible without breastfeeding or at least recently giving birth. He put me on antibiotics for 5 days, but i am not feeling comfortable with his diagnosis.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thank you
The lump also moves around freely, and my breast is swollen.
2007-04-20 09:24:05 · 14 answers · asked by cheakymonkey7 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am 27 years old, and have never had a baby. There is a chance however that I could be pregnant, could this play any part in it?
2007-04-20 09:52:58 · update #1
Yes...absolutely. Your doctor is correct. Give the antibiotic a chance to work. I had an infection in mine last year. It cleared up with antibiotics in about a week. And I have never had a baby.
I have also had breast cancer. Breast cancer doesn't hurt and your breast wouldn't be swollen. Just relax.
2007-04-20 09:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It can happen but it is rare. Since the lump moves freely , it doesn't sound too much like breast cancer. Do you also have a fever or headache. These are common symptoms of breast infections in addition to the swelling and redness you described. Some doctors do insist on a mammogram or biopsy when a non-lactating woman presents symptoms of a breast infection. I don't mean to frighten you - but if it would make you feel better, you should ask that this be done. There is a rare form of breast cancer that does mimic symptoms of a breast infection. Better to be safe than sorry! ( Don't these things always seem to happen on a weekend? It really sucks.) Good luck - I am sure it will turn out to be nothing.
2007-04-20 09:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my last baby 7 yrs ago. I have had 2 breast infections since then. 1 with blood..Scary! I have had 2 MRIs and 3 Ultrasounds and many mammos. All infections. MOST of the time breast lumps do not hurt, but always get a second opinion. Also, research Inflammatory breast cancer.
2007-04-20 09:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by CAT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definately get a second opinion. It could very well be the begining of breast cancer. What you have sounds much more like that. I don't mean to scare you, but I'm just being honest. If if kind of feels like a frozen pea that is stuck in there, you need to run to the doctor and have a second opinion as soon as you can. Your health is at risk, here!
2007-04-20 09:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by Tif 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can rarely get an impacted milk gland. It does happen from time to time, and it doesn't always have a cause. If it happens a second time, I would recommend getting screened for other breast ailments.
And if you're not comfortable with a doctor's diagnosis, you're always free to get a second opinion...it is in fact encouraged if you don't like the outcome of your first appointment.
2007-04-20 09:28:42 · answer #5 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel satisfied with your doctors diagnosis, you should get a second opinion. That is nothing to mess around with. I've had that before and had mammograms twice for it, it was just a small benign cyst both times. But a 2nd opinion can never hurt especially in that area. Best wishes to you.
2007-04-20 09:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by ♠Room for One♠ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the milk ducts get infected. However, if you are not satisfied with your doctor's response, get a second opinion. It could possibly be a cyst. Cysts are quite common. Doctors usually recommend a a mammogram and a sonogram to determine what's going on. It's the only way to be certain.
2007-04-20 09:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by bombastic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had breast cancer twice and both times the lumps were not painful and certainly didnt move so this is a good sign for you but i would insist on being referred to a one stop breast clinic for piece of mind good luck
2007-04-20 10:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it might be a cyst that got infected, I get them a lot and it is nothing to worry about. But, if you are not comfortable with his diagnosis, get a second opinion.
2007-04-20 09:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by Starlite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if it would make you more comfy you should get a second opinion! at least give the anti biotics a chance...you wanna get better. in my opinion, you don't have to have any pregnancy to have a breast infection. but go for the 2nd opinion so that you will feel better!
2007-04-20 09:28:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋