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I have had breast cysts since feb this yeartthe larger one has scared badly is very tender and discolored and the smaller one scabs and weaps my gp has advised me this is normal, should i have referred to a specialist by now?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : Cystic breast changes do no usually ulcerate.

Answered 11/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have had breast cysts since feb this yeartthe larger one has scared badly is very tender and discolored and the smaller one scabs and weaps my gp has advised me this is normal, should i have referred to a specialist by now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Westford answered

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