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What Causes Thrush On Breast Nipples?
Hi, I m exclusively breast pumping and my midwife last check up told me it looks like I have Thrush on my nipples because they are very pink but I m concerned because my left breast usually after pumping but sometimes not even when pumping I will have nipple pain and my nipple seems to be shriveled up?? What can cause this???
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Thrush or fungal infection around the nipples can be because of using breast pumps or can be due to deranged blood sugar levels.
I will suggest you to take antifungal treatment if the thrush is present and keep the breast pump sterilized and clean.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Thrush or fungal infection around the nipples can be because of using breast pumps or can be due to deranged blood sugar levels.
I will suggest you to take antifungal treatment if the thrush is present and keep the breast pump sterilized and clean.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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