General information The nipple, called the nipple in medical jargon, contains the mammary gland’s excretory duct. The nipple is surrounded by the areola, which contains numerous sebaceous and scent glands. The nipple and areola stand out from the surrounding tissue due to their increased pigmentation. Apart from their function as erogenous zone, the nipples of … Painful changes of the nipple
Diagnosis For many of those affected, painful, itchy or fluid-secreting nipples cause them to fear that a serious or even malignant disease could be behind it. For most patients, however, this fear is not appropriate. However, if the nipples cause intense pain that lasts for days, a doctor should always be consulted and his advice … Diagnosis | Painful changes of the nipple
Painful nipples in men An enlargement of the male mammary gland can occur on one or both sides and is called gynecomastia in medical jargon. Sometimes the enlargement of the male mammary gland is accompanied by a feeling of tension or even pain in the breast and/or nipple. In certain phases of a man’s life, … Painful nipples in men | Painful changes of the nipple
Chest pain in the menopause In addition to the typical menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, exhaustion/lack of performance, sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness, breast complaints often occur during the menopause. Typically, the affected women complain of breast tenderness, increased sensitivity to touch and stabbing or pulling breast pain. Nipple pain can also occur in … Chest pain in the menopause | Painful changes of the nipple