Nipple Issues: When To Worry, When To Wait

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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All of us, at one time or another, have had nipple issues. Perhaps it’s discharge, with clear, milky, dark, or even bloody fluid leaking (or being squeezed) out. Often it’s pain—anything from slight sensitivity to a burning soreness. And sometimes it’s a rash, what looks like ...

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Betty Daigle
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 07:55 AM

If a sympton like inverted nipple appears on a breast waiting a few weeks is not an option. IBC is aggressive. Three weeks can mean a lifetime to a woman. Get to a doctor. Been there and know the difference a few weeks can make.

Thanks

re: Inflammatory Breast Cancer
PJ Hamel
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM

Point well taken. An inverted nipple that appears suddenly is something to call the doctor about without waiting. PJH

Thank you for the information
Angelina
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 03:58 PM

Thank you so much, I was so confused becuase my nipples were buring each at different times and really badly and then one was even peeling. I didn't know if that was normal or not and if I should go to the hospital becuase it burned so bad. Thank you for putting up this info that let me know its normal and to only be concerned if it persists. You have taken a burden off my mind!

re: Thank you for the information
PJ Hamel
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 04:15 PM

Angelina, you still might want to have this checked - not because you think it's cancer, but because it hurts! And it's something new, and out of the ordinary for you. No sense putting up with this pain if you don't have to; it might be something treatable. So think about seeing a doctor, OK? Good luck - PJH

great article
Kelly
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:04 AM

I am 23 years old and now diagnosed with breast cancer. It all started with one nipple and was originally passed off as eczema, and an eczema cream did not work. I was supposed to have a biopsy after one week, but I was too scared and didn't want to know. I tried to think it was just dry skin and would fix itself, and it continued to worsen. If you have any doubts it's better to get medical attention!

stinging sensation in nipple
JUNIPER
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 12:33 PM

Thankyou your answer was helpful.

breast burning/irritation
raina
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 06:05 PM

i am 18..i dont know if i should be worried but my brests started out aching now there is a wierd sensation like scratchiness and and burning on the skin as well as some peeling skin...any comments on this would be helpful.. i am worried.

re: breast burning/irritation
PJ Hamel
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 07:32 PM

Raina, please see my answer to your question in the Q/A section, where you also posted it, OK? Thanks - PJH