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Breast engorgment
My nipples become hard and its paining too much. I am not able to express milk by hand. Please suggest what to do
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u need to get it evaluated an rule out a breast abscess ..try hot fomentation and some analgesics to reduce the pain
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
You can use a moisturiser like elovera imf to apply on the nipples in the night.
It should be alright in a day or two.
If it doesn't, then get it checked out by a dermatologist in person for further evaluation and management.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil kumar jain.
Bangalore.
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