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I have right nipple pain for 2 months. i woke one day with burning pain. it is sensitive to anything rubbing on it. not pregnant. "buds" look inflamme?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: Possible infection. Cystic breast disease? Also could be sign of Paget"s or even possible cancer. If you have had symptoms for two months, you should get checked by your doctor.

Dr Leighton and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/15/2016

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