Question 1

what doe it mean if your nipple hurt?

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Nipple Pain: Some women experience pain of nipples when stressed or cold due to vasospasm (raynaud’s of the nipple).  Allergies  to deodorants, lotions ; soap can cause pain. Eczema or psoriasis can lead to nipple pain.  When the nipple is engorged it can cause pain. Hormonal changes can cause (puberty, pms, period, pregnancy ; breast feeding). Thrush or bacterial infections can lead to pain.  Friction against.

Question 2

why would my nipples hurt and my breasts?

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Hormonal changes: Breast tenderness is common in menstruating women due to cyclic changes in their hormones every month. Anyone who also notes redness, discharge from the nipples, dimpling of the breast skin, or a lump in the breasts should discuss their breast pain with their physician. Women over 50 should also get yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Pituitary tumor can cause breast discharge. Get eval.

Question 3

i am a guy, nipples hurt and have brown spots?

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In personal: evaluation is likely required to provide an accurate diagnosis for  the cause of your  nipple pain. Take care.

Question 4

why does my nipple hurt so bad when i get cold?

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Not sure: But raynaud's  phenomena can affect the nipple ; be very painful.

Question 5

what does it mean when your nipples hurt or ache?

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Nipples: Some women experience pain of nipples when stressed or cold due to vasospasm (raynaud’s of the nipple).  Allergies  to deodorants, lotions ; soap can cause pain. Eczema or psoriasis can lead to nipple pain.  When the nipple is engorged it can cause pain. Hormonal changes can cause (puberty, pms, period, pregnancy ; breast feeding). Thrush or bacterial infections can lead to pain.  Friction against.

Question 6

why does the outside of my breasts and my nipples hurt?

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Hard to say: Without more information and maybe an exam it's hard to say. You can get breast tenderness during your cycle as you hormones fluctuate. Large amounts of caffeine can also increase breast tenderness. Infections and trauma are other causes. Best to see your doctor at this point.

Question 7

what does it mean if my boobs and nipples hurt when i take my bra off?

Accepted Answer

Breast pain: Breast pain can be very difficult to treat and its causes are poorly understood.  An ill fitting bra is often to blame.  Make sure you see someone who is an expert on bra sizing.  Sometimes breast pain can be associated with your menstrual cycle.

Question 8

do your nipples hurt when you are pregnant? because mine hurt so bad

Accepted Answer

Mastodynia: Most women have experienced sore nipples at some time or another. They can be triggered by many causes, including friction, hormonal imbalances, inflammatory disorders, environmental factors, allergies, skin conditions, infections, itching, sensitivity, sexual activity, pregnancy, breast feeding. Take a pregnancy test to rule that out. If negative, discuss with your doctor. Are you on BC pills?

Question 9

what does it mean when your nipples hurt and you have milk coming out of your glands?

Accepted Answer

Galactorrhea: Milk coming out of the nipples is called galactorrhea.  White discharge is milk, which may be caused by breastfeeding or pregnancy.  It can also be caused by excessive prolactin (sometimes caused by a pituitary adenoma), trauma, or medications.  Talk to your doctor for a history and physical, though you also may need labs or imaging to find the cause.

Question 10

when i am in bed and if i lie on my chest, my left nipple hurts real bad what should i do!?

Accepted Answer

Would avoid: lying on chest. If this becomes a pattern would get it medically assessed.

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