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Swollen nipple

Posted by Thomas on August 14, 2002 at 01:50:07:

My right nipple seems to be a bit swollen underneath it(are they glands?) I can remember something like this about 15-20 years ago (I'm 35)and I remember it happening with others in the past. Anyone know what it might be?

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Re: Swollen nipple (Archive in breast.) Walt Stoll 08:07:01 8/15/02 (0)
Re: Swollen nipple Becky 23:16:02 8/14/02 (0)
Re: Swollen nipple Jennifer 10:49:09 8/14/02 (0)

Re: Swollen nipple

Posted by Jennifer on August 14, 2002 at 10:49:09:

In Reply to: Swollen nipple posted by Thomas on August 14, 2002 at 01:50:07:

I would get this checked out right away especially if there is anything coming out of it. It's probably fine but it could need attention.

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Re: Swollen nipple

Posted by Becky on August 14, 2002 at 23:16:02:

In Reply to: Swollen nipple posted by Thomas on August 14, 2002 at 01:50:07:

Could you have a mastitis infection? I've had it twice, once it was red, sore and a bit visually swollen on the nipple. The other time, I thought I was going to die. My friend even had it once a full year after she finished breastfeeding.

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Re: Swollen nipple (Archive in breast.)

Posted by Walt Stoll on August 15, 2002 at 08:07:01:

In Reply to: Swollen nipple posted by Thomas on August 14, 2002 at 01:50:07:

Hi, Thomas.

Gynecomastia.

This is pretty common in children and adolescents but not at your age. Get it checked and watched.

Let us know what you learn.

Walt

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