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What Causes Swollen And Inflamed Nipples?
I have a swollen red nipple that if I pinch it gentle it looks like it may have puss in it. I m 54 perimenopasal. Now would be when I would normally get my period but have only been getting soreness in my breast the last few months. I don t know if I can wait until Monday to see my ob. I m using a hot compress on it and need to know if I should be doing something else?
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
are you giving breastfeeding.get it examined by gynechologist. clean the nipple with sterile gauze. give warm phomantation. keep watch snob on monday onit. can wait and get examined for mastitis. pulpatebreast for any mass.
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