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SO WORRIED AND CONFUSSED
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SO WORRIED AND CONFUSSED
by Gailann, Feb 24, 2004 12:00AM
Hi, my name is gail i had a breast reduction done about 7 years ago with in problems. In good health no cancer in family at all that i know of. In jan of this year i had a spot come up on my breast and was red and inflamed kinda like a bug bite with antibiotcs it went away left a thick area right under the skin not in breast tissue had mamo done in feb and there was a thickness in the area of the spot and a thickness on the other breast that they said was scare tissue. went to surgon and he said he didnt think it was anything but he would rechect it in 6 mon. both of my breast hurt could this be a sign of something serious. the pain comes and goes like a dull ache and sometimes like a sharp pain behind nipple mostley after i drive or use my arms alot feels like sore muscles. all this in new and doc. seems not to be worried.BUT I AM. i am only 36 and have three kids. Should i push for more test. if so what kind had an ultra shound done on the spot did not even show up on the ulta. doc. says it was an absess (abscess). and would take awhile for it to leave completely. i am worried they are putting me off because i have no insurance. alot of the soreness is under my arms. PLEASE HELP. i am so tired of this controlling me. every pain i get i panic. the spot seems to be going away never raw or a sore just kinda like a masq. bite it is about the size of a dime and flat. maybe a little smaller
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Feb 24, 2004 12:00AM
Dear Gailann, Some things that are less concerning that you describe about the situation are - the area got better after antibiotics. The thickness is similar on both breasts, and if in the area of where the incision for breast reduction this could make sense as scar tissue. And most importantly the spot seems to be going away.
Breast pain is a common breast symptom. The reason for breast pain is not clearly understood, and is not usually associated with breast cancer. Breast pain is sometimes associated with hormonal variations and is then called cyclical breast pain. Noncyclical breast pain does not seem to be linked to hormonal variations and is often localized to one area of the breast tissue. Noncyclical breast pain may or may not be the result of an injury to the breast.
Breast pain is evaluated based on the history of the pain you would give to the health care professional, as well as a physical examination. The need for further testing would be determined based on the above findings. Some recommendations for treatment of breast pain involve simple comfort measures such as a supportive or exercise bra, or application of warm or cold packs. Caffeine avoidance, limit salt intake and reduction of dietary fat may also help.
If you notice more problems with the spot, such as; it becomes inflammed again, gets larger, or worsens bring it to the attention of your doctor for evaluation.
Breast pain is a common breast symptom. The reason for breast pain is not clearly understood, and is not usually associated with breast cancer. Breast pain is sometimes associated with hormonal variations and is then called cyclical breast pain. Noncyclical breast pain does not seem to be linked to hormonal variations and is often localized to one area of the breast tissue. Noncyclical breast pain may or may not be the result of an injury to the breast.
Breast pain is evaluated based on the history of the pain you would give to the health care professional, as well as a physical examination. The need for further testing would be determined based on the above findings. Some recommendations for treatment of breast pain involve simple comfort measures such as a supportive or exercise bra, or application of warm or cold packs. Caffeine avoidance, limit salt intake and reduction of dietary fat may also help.
If you notice more problems with the spot, such as; it becomes inflammed again, gets larger, or worsens bring it to the attention of your doctor for evaluation.
it just seemed funny that about a month after i had the spot the pain started or that is when i paid att. to it i realy never noticed it before. how long do you recomend waiting on another mamo. six mon. seems too long if it is something else it will be to late for treatment or will it.