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 Created about 1 year ago
I have been having this sharp burning pain in my left breast whenever there is pressure put on it. It is hard to tell where it is coming from, it feels pretty deep inside above my nipple and kind of radiates down when pushed.
I'm breastfeeding my 2nd child. He's almost 11 months old. When he was about 3 months I had a clogged duct so I know what that feels like and this pain is totally different. It doesn't hurt when he is nursing either. Also, we both have no outward signs of thrush.
I have a mole in the same area and now I'm being paranoid and thinking maybe it has something to do with that?
I'm at a loss and a little bit nervous, has anyone ever had these symptoms before?
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Created about 1 year ago
It may be that there is some infection in a blocked duct (as opposed to just a blocked duct) because the breasts have lots of lymph glands that swell and become painful when there is infection. I have had breast pain before and lumps which I was refered for breast screening for (as well as the dreaded 6monthly pap smears pfft). I was told that having pain is actually a good thing because cancer lumps tend not to be painful (until they are big enough to affect other body functions) and a reason why they often go unnoticed by those who do not do breast exams. You didn't mention a lump so I'd say its a good sign. See your doctor, it may be a bit of mastitis that needs treating and if not then at least they can investigate. good luck
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Created about 1 year ago
btw, my screening showed I just had harmless cysts
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Created about 1 year ago
I have felt pains like that but I also associated the pain with breastfeeding.
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Created about 1 year ago
There are many causes of breast pain; at this point, I do not think it is likely that the pain you have is connected to breastfeeding, although it is possible that you have a plugged duct deep in the breast. If the pain persists, you should make an appointment with your doctor, just to be on the safe side. He may recommend an ultrasound of the breast to see if anything is visible there. Sometimes an ultrasound will be more accurate than a mammogram in diagnosing or ruling out problems, especially since you are breastfeeding. Try not to worry. Benign cysts frequently cause deep breast pain, but only your doctor can tell you for sure what is going on, and it is always better to check things out as soon as symptoms appear. By the way, you do not have to stop breastfeeding to have an ultrasound, or a mammogram. If your doctor orders an exam and the technician doing the exam is not familiar with the lactating breast, ask for someone more familiar with breastfeeding, or discuss the situation with your doctor. Even if you chose to wean, it would take time before your breast returned to its non-breastfeeding state, and if your doctor feels it is needed, any test should be carried out soon. Please keep us posted.
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