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A member asked:
Discovered a tiny lump below the skin abt 3 inch from my nipple. last night it became painful to touch with a 2 inch diam redness around it. what is ?
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Infection: Sounds like an infection. Do warm compresses and please see a doc for evaluation and treatment. If it's an infection, you may need antibiotics. Bumps and lumps in the breast need to be checked for other causes too.
Answered 5/7/2013
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