What doctor should I take her too?

My dd8 has had a little lump underneath her right nipple for about 2 weeks now it doesn't hurt but when she leans on it it's tender she says.
Should I take her to our family doctor or the pediatrician? She has not seen her pediatrician since she was 5.
Any time any of us get sick we just go to our family doctor.

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Asked by Anonymous at 12:12 AM on Feb. 8, 2012 in Kids' Health

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i would just take her to your fam doc they prob know lots more about lumps he/she might send you to a derm.

Answer by emmy12345 at 12:15 AM on Feb. 8, 2012
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Take her to her pedi. If she doesn't has answers, she'll guide who to go next

Answer by cookie269 at 12:43 AM on Feb. 8, 2012
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I would start with her pediatrician and ask for a referral to a specialist if needed

Answer by whitepeppers at 6:11 AM on Feb. 8, 2012
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I would take her to the doctor that she has been seeing most recently because they know her medical history for the last 3 yers better.

Answer by MooNFaeRie30 at 6:50 AM on Feb. 8, 2012
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I would take her to what ever doctor she feels more comfortable with. They may refer you to a specialist or may be able to let you know themselves.

Answer by robinkane at 7:02 AM on Feb. 8, 2012
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I would take her to the doctor that she uses. If it hasn't been a pediatrician for the past 3 years than I'm sure they have closed her file. I'd just see her regular doctor.

Answer by AllAboutKeeley at 9:16 AM on Feb. 8, 2012
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Check her other nipple too. I bet that it's the breast buds and they feel like hard little peas under the nipples when they first appear. I noticed them on my daughter when she just turned 8 when I was putting sunblock on her and I got a little panicky about it. Then a few of my friends told me breast buds and I googled it and sure enough........

Answer by slw123 at 11:11 AM on Feb. 8, 2012
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Which ever dr you feel comfortable. They may refer you to a specialist.

Answer by brieri at 4:34 AM on Feb. 18, 2012
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Children should see their ped until they turn 18 due to the fact that they specialize in children. When they turn 18 then it's good to take them to your family doctor.

Answer by christi34 at 12:54 PM on Mar. 17, 2012
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I would start with her ped

Answer by EvansMom2011 at 12:54 PM on May. 2, 2012
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