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I have had hard lumps behind my nipples since i was a young teenager, is this serious? i've never taken any drugs, was told at the time it hormones

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

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See Surgeon or Gyne: See surgeon or gynecologist - let them examine you, do xrays/scans if needed and then advise you.

Dr Long agreed

Answered 10/15/2013

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A member asked:

I have had hard lumps behind my nipples since i was a young teenager, is this serious? i've never taken any drugs, was told at the time it hormones

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Dr Long agreed

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