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I have severe pain in my left breast behind my nipple. there appears to be a small stiff bump there and its extremely painful to even move. any ideas?

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Dr. Laurence Fox answered

Infection: Most likely at your age it represents an infection. Have it looked at before if becomes an abscess.

Answered 3/23/2022

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A member asked:

I have severe pain in my left breast behind my nipple. there appears to be a small stiff bump there and its extremely painful to even move. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laurence Fox answered

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