A 19-year-old female asked:
what can cause my nipples to swell and become sensitive? i am 20 years old with out children.
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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered
46 years experience Internal Medicine
Sensitive nipple: Sensitive nipples may be triggered by many causes, including friction, hormonal imbalances, inflammatory disorders, environmental factors, allergies, skin conditions, infections, itching, sensitivity, sexual activity, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Answered on Oct 1, 2015
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Dr. Jay Park answered
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Premature thelarche: Premature breast development (thelarche) is not too uncommon. Have her checked by her pediatrician. True precocious puberty is pretty unusual.
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Dr. Chuck Shaffer answered
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See your MD: You need to see your doctor ..You need a exam.
A male asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
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Hard to say: This may be related to an adolescent issue called gynecomastia, where your nipples (and underlying tissue)expand in puberty in about half of males. Th ... Read More
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered
37 years experience Internal Medicine
Not: A typical complaint vascular problem see your doc it needs a visual diagnosis
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