Question 1

sore nipple in a male?

Accepted Answer

Lesion?: Is nipple red, swelling or tender? If so, skin infection may be the reason. If not, underneath lesion needs to role out. See your doctor.

Question 2

why are my nipples swollen and sore and feels like something's inside them?  20yr male student.

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Gynecomastia: You should have this evaluated by a doctor as this sounds like you may have a condition that causes swelling of breast tissue called gynecomastia?  This can be caused by many things and does need to be checked out.  See you doctor.

Question 3

male 50, sore lumps under nipples condition gets better/worse/better etc. started 7 yrs ago. possible causes?

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Hard to say: You need to see your doctor. If there is some swelling it could be gynecomastia. This has several causes. Your doctor can help give a better idea.

Question 4

what could cause hard and soreness behind a left nipple of an 18 y.o. male?

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Hard/sor nipple male: You are eighteen and you probebely still in puberty.It is not unusual for teenage boys to have breast swelling and painful lumps in nipples and breast enlargement dut to estrogen which is produced during puberty along with testosterone
but as a precaution consult your doctor to rule out other causes.

Question 5

i am a 67 year old male and both my nipples are sensitive and sore. this started about 8 weeks ago?

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Male nipples: that are sore could simply be from an irritation from your clothing, dry skin, or something more important.  The sensitivity may be from a hormonal change or imbalance.  Please see your doctor.  He/she can test and let you know.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

male 50 yr old with sore lumps under both nipples..size changes from barely noticeable to size of nickle. one side went away then both sides appeared?

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Get checked: Though rare, men get breast cancer too.  You should have this checked out to find out what it is.

Question 7

i am a 67 year old male. why do i have sore nipples?

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Diet or hormones: Could be diet related or possibly you have a hormonal imbalance where the proportion of estrogen in your body is higher than testosterone. A routine clinic visit would be fine If you want to look into this further.

Question 8

male nipple sore and has been discharging white liquid, should i be worried?

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Have this medically: Evaluated. Possible causes for galactorrhea include but are not limited to use of  tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotic meds, some sedatives, fennel, anise, fenugreek, some hypertension meds, cocaine, opioids, hypothyroidism, prolactinoma, renal dz, testosterone deficiency in men ; significant breast stimulation.

Question 9

hi im 40 year old male.  i have a softish lump/spot behind my right nipples and its very sore and stings.  what could it be please?

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Lump: All lumps need to be examined by your doctor.  Please don't ignore this.  It may be not serious or it may be serious.  Please see your doctor.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

male nipple was sore to touch. soreness went away and i squeezed it and bloody yellowish puss came out. its not sore anymore but the puss is there?

Accepted Answer

Infection: What your described is consistent with a bacterial infection of the tissue under the nipple. It may resolve on its own, however, if the discharge persists more than a week, it would be prudent to see your doctor.

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Why are my nipples swollen and sore and feels like something's inside them? 20yr male student.

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Male 50, sore lumps under nipples condition gets better/worse/better etc. started 7 yrs ago. possible causes?

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What could cause hard and soreness behind a left nipple of an 18 y.o. male?

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I am a 67 year old male and both my nipples are sensitive and sore. this started about 8 weeks ago?

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Male 50 yr old with sore lumps under both nipples..size changes from barely noticeable to size of nickle. one side went away then both sides appeared?

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I am a 67 year old male. why do i have sore nipples?

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Male nipple sore and has been discharging white liquid, should i be worried?

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Hi im 40 year old male. i have a softish lump/spot behind my right nipples and its very sore and stings. what could it be please?

A member asked:

Male nipple was sore to touch. soreness went away and i squeezed it and bloody yellowish puss came out. its not sore anymore but the puss is there?

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