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My right nipple feels more sensitive than normal what could cause this.

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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nipple soreness: Hard to tell. See a doc for a complete evaluation. Men can get breast cancer as well.

Answered 11/22/2016

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