What Causes Fever And Breast Pain After Breastfeeding?
Hi doctor, I am exclusively breastfeeding my 2 months old baby .. I got sudden fever of 103.2. I had dolo 650 round the clock . Is it safe ? .. after four dose fever reduced ..having severe breast pain from first.. I cry badly for each and every feed. Had pain in right side arm pit once. Got my periods in a month after delivery. Is that because of breastfeeding ?
Mon, 22 May 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, Thanks for the quwry. I understand your concern. * Yes some hit to breast tissue or stagnation of milk in breast due to less feeding ... can cause inflammation &infection of breast tissue.. causing such pain. Apart from medicine like dolo 600 mg for controlling pain you need Antubiotic &anti inflammatory pills .please consult your doctor. Personal care- - Avoid feeding from the side of pain Express milk after every feed.to avoid further stagnation. -avoid massage. -aTake medicines as per advise. *period following delivery are delayed /irregular /abscent due to breast.feeding. (lactational amenorrhea). Thanks.
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What Causes Fever And Breast Pain After Breastfeeding?
Hi, Thanks for the quwry. I understand your concern. * Yes some hit to breast tissue or stagnation of milk in breast due to less feeding ... can cause inflammation &infection of breast tissue.. causing such pain. Apart from medicine like dolo 600 mg for controlling pain you need Antubiotic &anti inflammatory pills .please consult your doctor. Personal care- - Avoid feeding from the side of pain Express milk after every feed.to avoid further stagnation. -avoid massage. -aTake medicines as per advise. *period following delivery are delayed /irregular /abscent due to breast.feeding. (lactational amenorrhea). Thanks.