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Hi i have suddenly got a swollen nipple and it has a dark scab im starting to get worried it's extremely sore its getting worse?

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Risk of bleeding: This could be bleeding or infection. You need to contact your phsician since it is sudden.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 1/4/2016

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