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I got my nipples pierced and i can feel a bump in my areola?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Well ...: Probably just the body recognizing that there is something in the body the body that shouldn't be there -- however -- best to have it checked out by your doctor just to be sure. Always better safe than sorry in this instance! Hope that helps!

Answered 8/5/2015

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