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I have a tender left boob, it's always itching and my nipple is always hard but there's no lump?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Breast tenderness: Any new or unusual signs in your breast should be checked by the doctor. Your symptoms don't sound typical of a serious disease, but you should be checked just to be sure.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have a tender left boob, it's always itching and my nipple is always hard but there's no lump?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Swor answered

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