My son is 6years old and today I noticed he has a swollen left nipple which can only be described as budding, it is not painful at all, when I gently squeeze the surrounding area it returns to normal and I can feel a small lump but within a minute or 2 it s swollen again, why is this
Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Many child Chat Doctor.  In your sons' case this has occurred a little earlier.  Please do not get worried, and you can also explain gently if needed to your son that it is a normal physiology which will be ok very soon. Just to inform you and not to frighten you, this condition (known as gynecomastia) may persist in some boys into their adulthood, and in that case some kind of plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons only might be indicated. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of this problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.