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A member asked:

I have lumps in my breast and it hurts really bad to the touch. worse than menstrual pain. what could it be?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends: Your age, pregnancy history, nursing history, usual health are important details left out of your question. But if the lumps are painful, you should be checked. They could be infections, cysts, milk ducts, fibrocystic disease.

Answered 10/3/2016

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