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Nipple burning sensation. first time, not from bra. been a day now. why? both breast are sore since period is near.but one side is burning only.

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Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

Tender or red?: See your gyn. Is there any discharge? Could be mastitis, which is a bacterial infection and needs antibiotics. Do breast self exam...if lump, see gyn sooner than later.

Answered 6/18/2014

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A member asked:

Nipple burning sensation. first time, not from bra. been a day now. why? both breast are sore since period is near.but one side is burning only.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

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