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What Causes Swelling In Chest Of An Infant?
Question: I have a one month old baby. Elders are suggesting that while massaging her daily, we should squeeze her chest a little to take out the milky substance inside. They are suggesting it has been done to all babies in the family. Is it safe to do so?
Brief Answer:
absolutely unsafe
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
The swelling in the chest is because of hormone effect from mother to baby.
This will usually subside by itself in a few weeks.
If you press it can get infected .
It is strictly advised to avoid doing so.
Wishing your baby speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
absolutely unsafe
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
The swelling in the chest is because of hormone effect from mother to baby.
This will usually subside by itself in a few weeks.
If you press it can get infected .
It is strictly advised to avoid doing so.
Wishing your baby speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you for your quick reply.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Welcome
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Detailed Answer:
Welcome
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you for reply Doctor. They are suggesting if we do no do it, small nodules will form and baby will be in pain. Is it true?
Brief Answer:
no not at all
Detailed Answer:
No it will not form nodules.
Do not worry.
Just leave it.
Will settlle soon.
no not at all
Detailed Answer:
No it will not form nodules.
Do not worry.
Just leave it.
Will settlle soon.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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