I am 23 years old and I have just gotten off my period, over the last couple of weeks my right nipple has been increasingly sore, upon looking at it, it looks like maybe a pimple is on or near the nipple but it is not a pimple, I am not sure what it is, but there are times where the soreness comes and goes and today it was really bad, it felt like somebody was pinching it as hard as they could. Any ideas on what this could be? Im not breastfeeding or anything so I don't think it could mastitis. Please answer seriously. Thanks in advance!
2007-12-24 15:24:35 · 2 answers · asked by kimandandyjennings 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I would try warm compresses to ease the pain, and contact your OB/GYN when it is reasonable. It isn't an emergency, but you should have it looked at.
Good Luck.
2007-12-24 15:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by naenae42day 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of possibilities for this pain such as infection or a condition called costochondritis which is an inflammation of the cartillage on the ribcage. When costochondritis occurs it can cause pain around the breast and upper chest wall area making it seem like all kinds of things such as even a pinched nerve.
The only way to know for sure what's going on is to see your doctor for further evaluation (after the holiday).
The poster above me mentioned warm compresses. I found that using a warm, wet face towel sometimes helped the pain in the area.
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2007-12-25 07:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋