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What can cause my male nipples to swell?
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The pigm ented: Object on the chest has an areola and nipple, and below the surface is breast tissues in males and females. Medical issues called gynecomastia are common from surging hormones in adolescents. But occur in adults from tumors of the breast and elsehwere. See your doctor.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Gynecomastia: Can be caused by a number of conditions including medications. Evaluation by physician appropriate.
Answered 8/26/2017
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