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My left breast has been hurting this past week. i feel like a burning pain surrounding the nipple. i feel the pain has spread and there's a small lump on the nipple. i can't tell if it's a bug bite or something else. i'm going to the doctor next week, but

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Wait for the doc: This is something which requires exam to tell for sure.

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Answered 8/3/2015

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A member asked:

My left breast has been hurting this past week. i feel like a burning pain surrounding the nipple. i feel the pain has spread and there's a small lump on the nipple. i can't tell if it's a bug bite or something else. i'm going to the doctor next week, but

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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