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What Could Sensitive Nipple With Lumps Underneath Suggest?

Hi, I'm a 15 (almost 16) year old male, recently I've noticeHi, I'm a 15 (almost 16) year old male, recently I've noticed a slight pain and sensitivity to my right nipple, when I rubbed it I discovered that there were a few lumps underneath it, and the whole area underneath the right nipple feels hard and tense compared to my left, I'm a little worried, should I be scared? Too embarrased to approach a doctor and say "RUB MY NIPPLE", please help.
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.It could be due to excessive stress / rubbing the nipple. If so avoid it for some time, as it could be due to infection / inflammation.
2.Other possible causes could be ductal cyclical cause - will be treated by hormonal therapy.
3.If its a recent 1day-2day history with for symptoms to resolve - long standing, then do as follow.
4.Get an appointment with your doctor and get examined and request for an ultrasound examination - which will help to assess the nature of lump, its source and extensions.
5.Depending on the findings treatment should be initiated.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Could Sensitive Nipple With Lumps Underneath Suggest?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.It could be due to excessive stress / rubbing the nipple. If so avoid it for some time, as it could be due to infection / inflammation. 2.Other possible causes could be ductal cyclical cause - will be treated by hormonal therapy. 3.If its a recent 1day-2day history with for symptoms to resolve - long standing, then do as follow. 4.Get an appointment with your doctor and get examined and request for an ultrasound examination - which will help to assess the nature of lump, its source and extensions. 5.Depending on the findings treatment should be initiated. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.