Patient's question:
My daughter is 2 years and 5 months old. Recently, we noticed a hard lump in her chest and took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor advised applying a warm towel to it. It has been about 4 or 5 days, and it has shrunk significantly compared to before, but there is still a little bit left. How long will it take to completely disappear? If it doesn't go away, could it be precocious puberty?Doctor's answer:
The so-called precocious puberty is an early signal of sexual development, which can manifest as breast development, but it rarely requires heat application, especially for a specific substance, and ultrasound examination is needed to confirm it. The nature of this condition is unclear, and the timing is also unclear. It is necessary to go to a better hospital. For this situation in infants, precocious puberty cannot be ruled out, and close observation of the infant's growth and development is required. Advice: It is recommended that you strengthen the infant's nutrition and care in daily life and promptly supplement vitamin A and D and calcium for the baby.