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Hi, i am having severe pain in left breast only in the early morning. I am feeding mother of 5 months baby. Here is my feeding schedule.
8 PM - right side
10PM - left side
1.30AM - right side
5.30 - left side. (Severe pain after breast feeding. It last for hour or 2). Each feeding session will remain for 30 mins.
Day time i feed her every two hours as she demands.
Kindly help how can i reduce this pain.
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Tab chymoral forte 1-1 for 5 days
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After feeding still u have pain
Express the Brestmilk from other breast also
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May be due to dryness of nipple which is not uncommon
Application of moisturiser may be helpful
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Though cause of the pain needs assessment and dont ignore , and consult me here on practo.
You may take do some available home remedies , as well as take tab PCM 500mg once a in afternoon after meals .
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Need counselling
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Dr. Govinda N
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18 yrs exp
Pune
Plz feed from both breast at a time.
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consult if needed
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