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What Causes Soreness In The Nipples?
my nipples are very sore to the touch, but the rest of my breast is completely fine and doesn t hurt. I m very paranoid about being pregnant, my last period was exactly one month ago and i m only a day late. The last time i had sex was 11 days ago and we used a condom and he didn t even finish. I am very worried something is wrong. nothing also feels too abnormal except for my sore nipples.
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
Hi,
Thanks for your question on HCM
I do understand your pain and discomforts
As per your clinical history is concern please let me clarify you what you have asked in detail in point wise:
1)You have written that your nipples are very sore to touch and in my opinion i may say to ruled out mastitis by a physical examination by your doctor and if confirmed and if you have fever then he may recommend you antibiotics .
2)Do a pregnancy test after 12 days of missing periods to ruled out pregnancy.
You can do few things at home for your sore nipples
a)Dip a dishcloth in warm water.Wring it out and then place it on your breasts for a couple of minutes..Repeat this remedy several times a day until the soreness is gone.A warm shower or heating pad can also help reduce the discomforts of sore nipples.
b)Cut open an aloe vera leaf and extract the gel.Apply this fresh gel on the affected areas and allow it to dry on its own.Clean the area with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft towel.Repeat several times a day for about three to four days.
c)You can also take vitamin C supplements regularly.
Hope that helps
Thanks for your question on HCM
I do understand your pain and discomforts
As per your clinical history is concern please let me clarify you what you have asked in detail in point wise:
1)You have written that your nipples are very sore to touch and in my opinion i may say to ruled out mastitis by a physical examination by your doctor and if confirmed and if you have fever then he may recommend you antibiotics .
2)Do a pregnancy test after 12 days of missing periods to ruled out pregnancy.
You can do few things at home for your sore nipples
a)Dip a dishcloth in warm water.Wring it out and then place it on your breasts for a couple of minutes..Repeat this remedy several times a day until the soreness is gone.A warm shower or heating pad can also help reduce the discomforts of sore nipples.
b)Cut open an aloe vera leaf and extract the gel.Apply this fresh gel on the affected areas and allow it to dry on its own.Clean the area with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft towel.Repeat several times a day for about three to four days.
c)You can also take vitamin C supplements regularly.
Hope that helps
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