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Suggest Treatment For Sore Nipples

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Posted on Fri, 30 May 2014
Question: I am 46 yrs since I tried breast fed my nipple are really sensitive my 1st. Daughter it was so painful. Can u help? In sex nipples r so sore.
Email. YYYY
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to cracked or dry nipple

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

The soreness of the nipple is likely to be either due to cracked nipple or dryness of nipple.
I would require some more additional information
1. Is it one or both the nipple which are sensitive
2. Is there any cracking of the nipple
3. Is there any discharge from nipple a
4. What material of Braziere do you use

it would be very helpful if you could also provide the clinical photograph.

Waiting for your reply

Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (4 hours later)
Here r the answers to ur questions. 1) both r sensitive. 2) no cracking 3) breathable material, no scratching or itching

I APOLOGIZE, I did not explain correctly. I'm 46, my breast has been sensitive As for as I can remember. Im more untuned w/ my body. My nipples do not stick out, their mostly flat, until I take a shower or aroused even then the massaging hurts during sex . I took pics. Do u have an email add: I'm more than happy to send them.

Thanks

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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
mail me at YYYY@YYYY

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms

You can upload the images in image uploader available on health caremagic
Or alternatively you can send mail to
YYYY@YYYY

the subject line should be "Attention Dr T Shobha Deepak"

Waiting for your reply

Take care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (21 hours later)
Hi, Dr. T. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Did u get my photos? I don't see ur answer to my last response after sending pics of my breast for evaluation. I sent my email around 11:00PM ON 5/9/2014.
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Have not received photos

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Dear Ms XXXXXXX

I have not received any photographs. Had been waiting for it.
I hope the email id was rightly mentioned.

Kindly mail it to YYYY@YYYY

With the subject line" Attention Dr T Shobha Deepak"
If there is issue kindly let me know will provide you my id.
Take care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)
DR. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX if u do not receive my email message in 20 min. This will mean that I'm having difficulty. I took my pics. on my iPhone and I sent them to ur email address: YYYY@YYYY .
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nipples are patulous and skin little sore

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the pictures. As per the pictures shared by you, the nipples are normal and not inverted. However, nipple appears to be patulous and surrounding area appears to be little sore. Your nipples are typical of a multiparous women who have breast fed their babies. Often such complaints by breast fed mothers are encountered in our practice.

Now, here are few tips to make your breast and nipples firmer and to avoid sensitivity.
1. The first most important thing is to wear right type of bras which are exactly fitting. Use correct size bras after taking accurate measurements and after trying it out. Preferably use cotton bras. Wearing accurate fitting bra shall give that firm consistency to breast and prevents sagging. Sagging of breast makes nipple and surrounding area sensitive because of their continuous rubbing against dress. Make sure that you wear the bra continuously and can be removed while retiring to bed.

2. Massage both the breasts regularly with Vitamin E oil mixed with either coconut oil or Cocoa butter. The massage needs to be done with the flat of the fingers both clockwise and anticlockwise rotatory movements.

3. Take one capsule of omega 3 fatty acid everyday. This shall give glow to the skin and try to reduce sensitivity.

4. Avoid too much of rubbing of breasts and the skin around. This shall increase the soreness of the breast.

5. After bath apply aloe vera mosturizer around breast skin with very mild rubbing action.

All these steps provided above shall increase the firmness of the breast and avoid sensitivity of the skin. Once the breast becomes firm the nipples too shall stand out and become firmer.

However, in order to see the degree of the soreness, I would request you to resend the photographs. Since the flash from the camera is on and also the angle from where breasts have been focused has made the photo very hazy and unclear. I would suggest you to take pictures from both front and side angles under a bright room source but with camera flash off. Please take both the breasts in a single frame for comparison.

Do get back to me with photographs and if any additional information if required. I would be glad to assist you.

Best regards,
Dr. T. Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (19 hours later)
Dr. T. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

I'm sending more pics. I hope these r better.

Do u honestly believe I can break the laws of gravity and stop my breast from sagging? After 28 yrs, u think I will be able to lift my breast up. I'm exercising and I want to get rid of the sagging and gain muscle, it's not too late is it? I will follow ur instructions, that u previously sent.
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sagging can b prevented:Pectoralis exercise must

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These pictures are much better. Thank you. There is little amount of soreness around the nippers. Please follow all the above advise. The soreness and sensitivity shall gradually disappear.

And regarding sagging, as you mentioned age factor plays a very important role. But nevertheless, better be late than never. If you follow these instructions religiously I am sure you will have good firm breasts on a longer run. Of course one more thing would help. Download exercises For Pectoralis major and minor muscles. Do the exercise mentioned for these muscles. Repeat it 40 times twice daily and to be continued everyday. This shall help in prevent sagging and making the breasts firm.

Good luck. Do keep me updated regarding your progress.

Take care.

Best regards,
Dr. T. Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
I meant to say: deny laws of gravity. Can I wear a support sports XXXXXXX all day long.Support sports braziere. CORRECTION
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Good Cotton bras are preferable

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Any braziere which shall give good support and a conical shape to the breasts would be fine. I know that sports brazieres provide good support but am not sure whether sports brazieres would provide good shape to the breasts. The sports bra basically makes the breasts flat and compressed. I personally would not prefer to wear sports bra if I am not playing or jumping.

There are cotton material bras available. These provide good shape and support to the breasts. I hope you know how to measure breast size. Just find out online or in the market for the same. Some try outs would be necessary. Once you narrow down to that perfect fitting ones and the size you may continue to use the same brand. And wearing them all the day till retiring to bed would be beneficial. THis is also one of the reason why perfect fitting bras would be required, so that you can be at ease through out the day.

Do get back to me for any additional information if required.

Take care.

Best regards.
Dr. T. Shobha Deepak
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Nipples

Brief Answer: Likely to be due to cracked or dry nipple Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms The soreness of the nipple is likely to be either due to cracked nipple or dryness of nipple. I would require some more additional information 1. Is it one or both the nipple which are sensitive 2. Is there any cracking of the nipple 3. Is there any discharge from nipple a 4. What material of Braziere do you use it would be very helpful if you could also provide the clinical photograph. Waiting for your reply Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD