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My nipples are sensitive and erect, and i don't know why. could you tell me. they've been this way for a couple days now.?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

No worry: I would watch them for a couple of weeks and see if they get better. Right now i can not think of anything medically serious. If it bothers for more than 3-4 weeks, then go show it to your doctor.

Answered 2/12/2016

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A member asked:

My nipples are sensitive and erect, and i don't know why. could you tell me. they've been this way for a couple days now.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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