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How to decrease my nipple size, it is very large...please help me ,it is too large ,can you tell me how to decrease

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Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in boys or men, caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone.  Most cases of gynecomastia regress over time without treatment. Ho ...  Read More

I am a teenage boy, and a few days back, I noticed that my left nipple is larger and pops up a lot more than the left one. I wonder why is that happening. Whenever I go to school on Saturday, I get a feeling of anxiety due to the white shirt I wear. One of my friend even noticed that ones. How do I settle this? Please help me.

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Hey there You are just 15 right now There will be a few changes going around in your body right now and will continue to happen in coming years . Don't get anxious about it as they can be associated ...  Read More

I am having burning in my nipple while breastfeeding. Why this is happening? And what is the remedy or cure for it?

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Kindly stand infront of a mirror and examine your breast and nipple well. Look for any cracked skin or ulcers around nipple area. ...  Read More

My baby is 22 days old.I m breastfeeding her but my nipples are painful during breastfeeding what should i do??

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Just apply Nip care or mamaearth nipple butter cream two to three times a day . And do wipe it out with normal water before feeding your baby ...  Read More

Is it possible to breastfeed baby with inverted nipples. I have inverted nipples they only are visible when i feel cold or else they stick inside. Any problems in breastfeeding? Age 28

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Greetings yes you can face difficulty in feeding for that you can do syringing technic. ...  Read More

I am an 18 year old male and throughout puberty and my teenage years i have had to put up with large and puffy nipples. i am not fat at all or chubby in any way. I have been told that surgery may be my only option but i do not have the financial means to do so. I just wanted to know if there was anything i could do to get rid of them. its really de

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Can check for health issues and can try internal medicines.. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I am breastfeeding 3 months old baby, my nipple got swollen die to bite from my baby. Please suggest what can i do for it. It's painful but still i am continuing bf.

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Erosion of nipple means , your BF latching position is not correct...so kindly recheck latching position so in future there will be no problem... ...  Read More

I have been breastfeeding my baby who is two months old, since then I am having issues of sore nipples. I consulted many lactation experts, tried all correct postures of feeding and all sort of tricks that have been told to me by doctors. I feel little better with nipple shields..I want to know can they be used for long term, because without shield

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Can continue till the cracks in nipple heals, in between apply luqman e hayat oil, keep for few hours wipe it and feed the baby, mostly it is due to dry skin there it cracks if you keep it moist in be ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have inverted nipple from so many year now I have 5 days new born baby he is getting trouble with latching doctor suggested syringe method but when he latch it again went same inverted position It's difficult to breastfeeding. Please suggest anything for baby to latch.

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Connect ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I have 5 months old son and he is on breastfeeding and suddenly from last 5 days I am feeling light pain in nipple, it stays for a second or two then goes out. Could you please suggest what could be the reasons for such kind of pain. I'm little worried. Thanks

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I am breastfeeding my 1.5-month-old baby (born at 34 weeks 2 days gestation) and experiencing persistent nipple pain and sensitivity. The pain is most noticeable at the start of feeds and sometimes continues during or after. Even outside feeds, my nipples are very sensitive to touch, clothing, or shower water. There are no visible cracks, wounds, d

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Greetings persistent nipple pain and high sensitivity you've described—especially sensitivity to touch, clothing, and water without visible trauma—shares many characteristics with several ...  Read More

This is the first time my 7 year old female dog has done this. She is licking herself constantly and has irritated and bloodied her 2-3 nipples due to constant licking amd biting. She has also been licking herself a lot around the stomach and nipples. One of her nipples has become white and is a bit red at the base due to her constant licking and b

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It can ve due to infection/ inflammation. We need to check few more details to help her better. Kindly get her checked ...  Read More

I stopped breastfeeding in April. But saw some discharge in both the nipples on squeezing today because I felt my nipples were kind of wet.. one white drop.. others were liquidy neither transparent nor white.. was it breastmilk? I have fibroadenoma since 2018. A recent scan showed 5 lumps in total in both the breasts.. it said birads 2. What do I n

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Get repeat scan after 6 months If any increase in size, you can consult a surgeon nearby for further evaluation ...  Read More

Any ointment for cracked and dried nipples during breastfeeding which will be safe for the child. Thanks in advance

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I'm a breastfeeding mother and I have a 9 months old baby. He bites me while feeding and now the pain is unbearable. There are deep cracks in my nipples. How yo heal it??? Plz help

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

2 weeks back my 2 month old son had oral thrush and I had nipple pain..paediatrician gave clotrimazole mouth paint for both of us...I applied twice on his mouth and my nipple also for 5 days...we were ok.....but 3 days back it came back as I saw two tiny white spots on babys mouth...applied it again and he is ok now but my nipple is shiny and paini

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You can reapply again Prematurely stopping the medication could cause recurrence Follow the exact duration for which the medication was given ...  Read More

Recently nipple is getting wound on right side everytime, when I breastfeed my baby on that side. I am breastfeeding mom of 1.5 yrs old baby

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Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Feeling sharp pain in nipple sometimes...I m breastfeeding mom got wound once during to baby bite it took time to heal... however getting pain sometimes in breast want to know my nipple is in normal shape or not or it's inverted

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Apparently it looks normal but its always better to get it physically examined by a breast surgeon ...  Read More

I have got a cut on my right breast nipple side ... I also have pain please suggest me what should I do

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Apply metrogyl ointment ...  Read More

Hi, Can a breastfeeding Mother smoke occasionally?? Pls suggest.

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No it is bad for both of you. ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding mom and suffering from cold and cough...so can I take montair Lc and paracetamol during breastfeeding...is it safe for my baby... please help

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero four four five one one two nine nine. ...  Read More

I have a 2 month old daughter and she is exclusive breastfeeder. I am having sore and cracked nipples with intense pain. What can I do to relieve the pain ?

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You'll need further evaluation and treatment.. You can use nipple shield while feeding for temporary relief.. ...  Read More

Hi i m breastfeeding mother of 8 month old and having sharp pain in right breast, nipple tip is whitish , please refer to image, what is the remedy

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Pls consult for prescription ...  Read More

I am a new mom and having flat nipples. Started using pigeon M size nipple shield. But it hurts a lot while breastfeeding. Could it be because of shield size? Please help

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if flat nopple you need to do nopple syringing.. ...  Read More

I'm a breastfeeding mother to a 3 week old baby. I have got sore nipples. Please tell me how to fix it? Anything to apply to ease the soreness?

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Hi. You can use nipple shield while feeding. Apply breast milk on niple as it has antibiotic properties ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding my daughter she is 2yr 3months old She has a habit of pulling and sucking But from past 3-4days I am getting extreme pain while sucking Even though she isn't drinking it still pains... even on a jump it pains a lot I m in a process to stop the feed but haven't done completely Pain is on both the sides And I could see very l

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It might be due to infection Have to prescribe u antibiotic and other supportive medication. Kindly book a proper consultation for treatment ...  Read More

Hello doc, I am breastfeeding my daughter she is 2yrs3months old but from past 3-4days I am having pain in nipple when she sucks it pains like hell.. When speedbreaker comes and the body jumps yet it pains a lot... Today I saw these on my nipples, pls suggest what should I do ? While drinking she stretches with her teeth a lot, it started paining

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If your child is more than 2 years old why don't you stop breast feeding her. Apply the left of milk after each feed over the nipple for comfort. Or use Oint Nipcare locally over the nipple for relie ...  Read More

I am 2 month old mother and sometimes or somedays while breastfeeding my baby is unable to feed. It feels like someone is pushing her back from nipple or i am forcefully taking back my nipple. It seems that she want to hold but unable to. After 2-3 times she cries alot because of this. Its been a month now. Her paediatrician last month told that it

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Sometimes there is flat or small nipple...then also the baby finds difficult to hold...visit ur gynaecologist and get your breasts examined ...  Read More

I got blister in nipple due to poor latching...do I continue with breastfeeding.. I am attaching the picture..can u plz tell me how to cure it.

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Yes u can breastfeed… clean it with warm water then feed.. For ointment u need to connect ...  Read More

Want to leave breastfeeding My child is completely 2 years He doesn't want to leave breastfeeding I get disturbed my sleep pattern How can I leave breastfeeding he eats solid food too

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

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