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What is wrong with my nipple? the nipple is red and swollen. seems to have a bumb in it and is in a very high amount of pain, to the touch and not to the touch.
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Infection: You may have an infection known as mastitis. A simple course of antibiotics can clear it up. Of course there are several other things that it could be, so i would make an appointment with your family doctor as soon as you can.
Answered 6/28/2013
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