I have a small while bump/spot on the side of my right breast. I can feel something underneath the skin, but I am not sure if this is a lump or something else. It does not seem like it is a skin issue... what could it be?
I had a baby 3 months ago and was breastfeeding up until 5 wks ago.
Julia, probably this will turn out to be related to stopping breast feeding. You might have a blocked milk duct or an infection. If this lasts more than a week or two, I'd suggest seeing a doctor. Of course, if you develop other signs of infection like redness, swelling, or a fever, don't wait. Call the doctor right away. There are many breast changes after pregnancy and lactation, so I don't think you need to panic about this. Just keep an eye on it.
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