Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Nipple area abcess
I am a breastfeeding mother. My lo is 10 months old. I have developed a small boil like thing on my nipple area and it's paining when baby feeds. Is it because of baby biting or any infection?
Answers (3)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Dr. Mina Bulchandani
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Clean local area before and after breast feeding with Luke warm water, apply nipcare ointment after feeding
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced gynaecologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+168
Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Use Nipcare ointment before feeding and Neosporin ointment after feeding your baby
Next Steps
Keep dry
Health Tips
Take Tablet Taxim o 200 mg twice a day for 5 days
Take Tablet Fenlong S twice a day for three days
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Shilpa Haresh
Gynecologist
25 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do you have fever??
Next Steps
better to meet doctors
Health Tips
empty breast after each feed
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.