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What Causes Severe Blisters With Pain On The Nipple While Breast Feeding?
Question: hi my wife is breastfeeding and she is suffering from
Severe blisters on the nipple which cause a sever pain while breasting .and she is using fucidin since 40 days form the day of hearth but there's no advance or any enhancement . pls help us.
Severe blisters on the nipple which cause a sever pain while breasting .and she is using fucidin since 40 days form the day of hearth but there's no advance or any enhancement . pls help us.
Brief Answer:
Nip care, silicone nipples. To rule out infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query today.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query.
Would you please clarify a few things for me?
-are these blisters present on both nipples?
-how is the flow of milk?
-how often does she feed the baby?
-Have you consulted her doctor? Did they say it looked like an infection?
-are the blisters sore or raw or oozing? Is there any redness to it? Any pus?
I recommend :
-an OBGYN consult
-nip care ointment (lanolin) application. After every feed, wash nipples with warm water, XXXXXXX dry and apply ointment. It doesn't need to be washed off before feeding. Just wipe a little with wet cloth. It is harmless to baby
-if they are, or bleeding, silicone nipples are available is speciality stores which caters to breastfeeding mothers. Make sure she gets the right size. The store people will help you.
She should put this while feeding and remove it afterward.
-avoid tight clothing. Air the nipples as much as possible and wear cotton clothes.
-another option is breast pump till the blisters heal.
I urge you to take her to be seen by her doctor to rule out an infection.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you all good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Nip care, silicone nipples. To rule out infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query today.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query.
Would you please clarify a few things for me?
-are these blisters present on both nipples?
-how is the flow of milk?
-how often does she feed the baby?
-Have you consulted her doctor? Did they say it looked like an infection?
-are the blisters sore or raw or oozing? Is there any redness to it? Any pus?
I recommend :
-an OBGYN consult
-nip care ointment (lanolin) application. After every feed, wash nipples with warm water, XXXXXXX dry and apply ointment. It doesn't need to be washed off before feeding. Just wipe a little with wet cloth. It is harmless to baby
-if they are, or bleeding, silicone nipples are available is speciality stores which caters to breastfeeding mothers. Make sure she gets the right size. The store people will help you.
She should put this while feeding and remove it afterward.
-avoid tight clothing. Air the nipples as much as possible and wear cotton clothes.
-another option is breast pump till the blisters heal.
I urge you to take her to be seen by her doctor to rule out an infection.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you all good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Hi doctor thanks for your help.
I want to ask your answers.
yes this blisters on the both nipples.
the flow of milk is OK .
she feed him by normal breastfeeding just.
yea we consulted the doctor said that there is no infection and advise us to use fucidin.
yes there is a bus (and is it affect on the baby?)
and there is redness and there is a scratch make a hole on the both nipples.
pls if you know another ointment the help. her to heal .pls write it for us. .
thanks.
I want to ask your answers.
yes this blisters on the both nipples.
the flow of milk is OK .
she feed him by normal breastfeeding just.
yea we consulted the doctor said that there is no infection and advise us to use fucidin.
yes there is a bus (and is it affect on the baby?)
and there is redness and there is a scratch make a hole on the both nipples.
pls if you know another ointment the help. her to heal .pls write it for us. .
thanks.
Brief Answer:
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
If there is pus, that means there is a bacterial infection
I recommend :
- T- bact ointment for local application. this has to be washed off before every breastfeed with mild soap and water and patted dry.
after applying ointment ,should remain on nipple for atleast one hour. time feeds accordingly. this should be applied twice a day.
wash breast after every feed and clean baby's mouth with clean gauze afterward.
- apply nipcare ointment after every feed to soothe it.
- avoid other cosmetics ( creams, powders,perfumes)
- consider silicone nipples if the above don't work in 3-5 days. improvement will be slow as baby continues to feed.
if any redness, pain occurs or sores worsen, or if she has a fever,swelling of breast,arms ,see a gynaecologist right away.
hope this helps.
please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with
regards,
dr.shuba XXXXXXX
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
If there is pus, that means there is a bacterial infection
I recommend :
- T- bact ointment for local application. this has to be washed off before every breastfeed with mild soap and water and patted dry.
after applying ointment ,should remain on nipple for atleast one hour. time feeds accordingly. this should be applied twice a day.
wash breast after every feed and clean baby's mouth with clean gauze afterward.
- apply nipcare ointment after every feed to soothe it.
- avoid other cosmetics ( creams, powders,perfumes)
- consider silicone nipples if the above don't work in 3-5 days. improvement will be slow as baby continues to feed.
if any redness, pain occurs or sores worsen, or if she has a fever,swelling of breast,arms ,see a gynaecologist right away.
hope this helps.
please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with
regards,
dr.shuba XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
hi Dr. if I attach a photo for the breast is it secured and private no others can see it. ??
Brief Answer:
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I believe that the administration of health care magic can see the questions and attached reports.
It will not be exclusive for me to view.
However, they are doctors and if you are fine with it, please send photo.
I understand your concern and if you are not comfortable, please follow my earlier advice.
You may also want to consider a second opinion from a breast specialist if the problem persists in spite of the home care.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir,
I believe that the administration of health care magic can see the questions and attached reports.
It will not be exclusive for me to view.
However, they are doctors and if you are fine with it, please send photo.
I understand your concern and if you are not comfortable, please follow my earlier advice.
You may also want to consider a second opinion from a breast specialist if the problem persists in spite of the home care.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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