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Pain in nipples
Hello doctor, I have a 10 day old baby and I breastfeed him every 2 hours as he has jaundice. My nipples have now become intolerably painful and I'm unable to breastfeed him. Plz tell me how I can relieve my pain.
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Try using a nipple shield while feeding. If you have other symptoms like fever then consult.
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Dr. Pratibha P S
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can be mastitis
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