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My left nipple specifically the areolar region in the lower left is usually swollen and painful to touch. what can this be?
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This could be: due to a number of things including INFECTION and you should be evaluated ASAP by your GYNECOLOGIST or a BREAST SURGEON! Good luck and hoping this helps! Dr Z
Answered 9/26/2015
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