Should I be alarmed--bruises/lumps

[AnnaE]

I developed a bruise on one breast about 2 weeks. I wrote to a doctor here and he said that the bruise and the lump uner it would gradually heal, but that I should have a mamogram to make sure. Well, the bruise is a lot better, but I dont think that the lump has reduced that mush. I was waiting until it healed to have the mammogram.

In fact I can feel three lumps, all in the same area of the bruise. Should I be concerned. I will call adoctor tomorrow. I am trying do recover from a double trauma--loss of 80% of the vision in one eye and mistreatment from the MD who treated me. I do not need more now.

I forgot to say that the bruise appeared after I had fallen face forward.

Thank you.

[japdip]

You should really see your Physician ... I realize that there are a few who answer questions here but none are Physicians who are employed by The Cleveland Clinic. A diagnosis cannot be made over the internet which is why you should consult your Physician who can do a clinical breast exam and order any tests he/she might feel necessary.Please think about making an appointment soon; this may be nothing except the injury you mention but it should be checked out to put your mind at ease.

[AnnaE]

I said I would call my doctor tomorrow. A doctor answered me here a week ago on the same question. I expect a physician to respond. I am an experienced med help member. I know the rules. Who said I expexted a diagnosis on the Internet?

I don't think you understand my question. I am not budging from my house if it is not necessary. I am traumatized by vision loss. I will not have a clinical whatever unless my md convinces me that I need it.

[AnnaE]

Did you feel a special need to put someone off tonight, someone who is already suffering from recent vision loss?

[japdip]

This is not the Forum where Physicians from the Cleveland Clinic answer the questions. The other Forum sometimes is diffifult to post on due to the fact that it has a limit of questions each day. This Forum is mainly one from patient to patient. I'm very sorry you found my comment offensive. I stand by my suggestion that you have your condition ck.d out by your personal Physician ... A clinical breast exam is simply the examination of the breast by a Physician in the office where one sees and feels the area of concern.