Sharp needle like pain in and around left nipple

Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER. The amount of information available on the internet can be helpful, overwhelming, confusing and at time conflicting. If the pain persists or worsens, you best bet is to consult a physician.

Nipple pain can result from mild physical surface abrasion from such activities as engaging in physical activity, such as exercise or jogging without a bra, wearing a poorly fitted bra, or participating in any activity that produces friction on the skin of the breast.

Ordinary soreness from surface abrasions should clear up within a few days.

Nipple pain can also be caused by specific disorders, particularly inflammatory disorders. Both mastitis, which is an infection and inflammation of the ducts of the breast, and breast abscess, which is a collection of pus located in a specific area, can result in nipple pain.

Inflammatory conditions will medical attention. Seek prompt medical care if you experience any of the following symptoms: excessive cracking or open wounds on the surface of the nipple or areola, heat or redness in the nipple, breast tissues, or on the breast surface, nipple or breast pain on one side only, fever or chills; new, unusual, or changing lumps in the breast, nipple abscess or nipple discharge, especially a brown or bloody discharge; or bleeding from the nipple.

I hope this helps.

Maryann