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I have a lump under my left breast and it's extremely painful when i touch it or if my bra stap hits it. i've been told that it nothing to worry about its just cystic. i would really like someone to spend sometime thinking about this because it's been

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Go see a breast or : General surgeon who treats breats, you need a mammogram and possibly a breat ultrasound, even if it is jsut a cyst if it is bothering you it can be drained or removed.

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/2/2016

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Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered

See a breast surgeon: If it is a cyst, and is painful, removal of cyst fluid may be helpful. You should see a doctor who deals with breast problems.

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/15/2016

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A member asked:

I have a lump under my left breast and it's extremely painful when i touch it or if my bra stap hits it. i've been told that it nothing to worry about its just cystic. i would really like someone to spend sometime thinking about this because it's been

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered

Dr Turrisi and another doctor agreed

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