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My nipples hurt when touched what could be wrong this just started?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It could be : irritation from bra or clothes or you may be premenstrual and have sensitivity. more info is needed but its probably benign

Answered 6/3/2014

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