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For the past 3-5 days i've had nipple soreness, but it's only my nipples not my entire breast?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Get examined: multiple causes: infection, inflammation,, chaffing from ill- fitting bras, Paget's disease o f the breast etc. Requires exam and imaging.

Answered 4/25/2017

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A member asked:

For the past 3-5 days i've had nipple soreness, but it's only my nipples not my entire breast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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