What Causes Soreness Of The Nipples?

Posted on Tue, 21 Mar 2017

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Tue, 21 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : What would make the tips of your breast sore

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please give additional information and post clear photographs if possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/75 - wants to know what makes tips of breast sore.
This depends upon many factors.
Hence please give me some additional information for me to assist you better:
Is this a query for you or someone a an early age?
Any other associated symptoms like:
Any nipple discharge?
Change in shape, color, texture?
Any itchiness or weeping? XXXXXXX other medical conditions like diabetes or on any medications?
Exposure to hot and humid atmosphere?
Change of soap?
Anything else that you would like to share?
Clear and focused photos sometimes help for on-the-spot diagnosis.

Awaiting for your feedback.With Regards

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