I have a large lump under(inside) one of my nipples. I am a male so this is scaring me a little. I am only 12. Do I have cancer? I also have hair growing around my nipples. Is this normal or am I a freak?
2007-05-16 12:32:36 · 11 answers · asked by beast 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
When I said around the nipple I ment on it and the lump is inside, like when I push it down I feel it.
2007-05-16 12:37:22 · update #1
Thanks. I feel like an idiot...
2007-05-16 12:39:07 · update #2
That lump is rather common during puberty; it's caused by an imbalance in hormones. On some guys it lasts a few days, weeks, and on some a month or two. Tenderness is common.
Hair is normal; you're not a freak. =)
2007-05-16 12:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jorge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing weird about what is happening. It is very common as guys go through puberty. The lump is normal if it is about the size of a pea and does not hurt. If it hurts, go to the doctor,. Otherwise, it will disapear in time. Sometimes they disappear, and then come back, then go again. Don't sweat it.
Hair around your nipple is normal.
No, you are not a freak. Puberty can through a person for a real trip sometimes, and you are doing the right thing to ask a few questions when you don't know what is going on.
Good luck. Relax!
2007-05-16 22:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by l00k_up 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many guys have temporary enlargement of the breasts during sexual development [ called gynocomastia ]. This is normal, and almost always goes away in a year or so, but we can't tell what it is thru the net. Tell your mom/dad, and ask the doc if it looks OK.
Hair around the nipples - cool! You' ll be the first kid in school to have a hairy chest!
2007-05-16 19:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're serious, I wouldn't worry about the lump. I had that too for awhile at that age and was freaked as well. Same with friends of mine. Still don't know what it is but it went away as did other peoples. Just part of puberty bro.
2007-05-16 19:37:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are perfectly normal and absolutely not a freak. Have your mom or dad make you an appointment with your doctor so that he can check your nipple.
2007-05-16 19:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude i had the same thing when i was ur age, my doctor told me it was just lumps from excess caffein. And yeah it's normal to have hair around ur nipples.
2007-05-16 21:02:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My younger brother went to the doctor for that today. It's normal. Just part of puberty. Should only last 6-8 months. that's what the doctor told my brother.
2007-05-16 19:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by Fishy Dino 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably a normal hormonal shift you're going through, but there are some other conditions to be considered, so best to get it checked out ASAP
2007-05-16 19:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by artgal1285 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I CANT HELP YOU WITH THE FIRST PART BUT THE HAIR AROUND THE NIPPLE IS NORMAL LOOK AT YOUR DAD HE WHOULD HAVE HAIR THERE ALSO YOU ARE AT THE AGE WHEN HAIR WILL BEGIN POPPING OUT EVERYWHERE
2007-05-16 19:37:02 · answer #9 · answered by wkdwchofwest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal. i got them too and also freaked out cuz it hurt when i pinched then. those are your man boobs dude. that means that you have to keep your body good and stay fit so that those man boobs can turn on women.
2007-05-16 19:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋