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I woke up this morning with a very painful, swollen and red lump on my left breast, left of my areola. ?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

?boil: You need to be examined-could be a skin problem on your breast or a breast problem.

Answered 3/25/2022

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