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Sir my 14 yrs old son left side chest nipple little swelling and its pain slightly sometime only. causes and treatment please?
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Boy w/swollen nipple: Some boys going through puberty develop breast swelling which can be painful. This is normal and usually disappears within several months. Cold compress over the involved breast can help ease the pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Nipple/breast growth: Pubertal gynecomastia may effect the majority of males as the begin their pubertal transition. Most are minimal and last 6m to a year, but occasional longer episodes do occur (1-3yr) spongy glandular tissue directly under the nipple defines the process.The area around it can be a storage area for fat if overweight.If persisting this long treatment is usually surgical.
Answered 12/10/2013
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