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Q: What does a breast lump feel, and look like?

How am I suppost to tell if my breat has lumps, or it's just normall.

I have never had a comparence to another brest than my own, how are they suppost to fell and look?

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
6/ 6/09 7:02pm

Hi - Please read this illustrated guide to doing a breast self-exam. I think it'll help you understand what your breast should feel like, and how to notice changes. Good luck - PJH

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1/ 6/10 10:38am

hi i hve this thing on my right nipple and i don't know it a lump but it hurt and it getting bigger. my breast is so big and i am breast feeding my baby so i am scary, that my baby will sick or something else,and it hurt so much.

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
1/ 6/10 11:44am

Sounds like you might have a blocked milk duct or an infection starting. You need to see a doctor about this ASAP, OK? You're right, you don't want your baby getting sick. Good luck, hope you can get it treated soon. PJH

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By jademc— Last Modified: 11/17/10, First Published: 06/05/09