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My breast hurts, my nipple to be extact feels different is it somthing too worry about, female, i weared sports bra?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Nipple pain: Nipple pain can be from infection or mild compression from a tight bra. Have a doctor take a look.

Answered 4/3/2014

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