Brief Answer:
CLARIFY RIGHT BREAST PAIN - WIFE OR DAUGHTER?

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Kindly, clarify the statement regarding right breast pain. Is it related to your wife or daughter?

Waiting for your response.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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Brief Answer:
BREAST ABSCESS OR MASTITIS SHOULD BE RULED OUT.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for clarification.

Right sided breast pain during breastfeeding may be due to blocking of milk duct by bacterial infection, associated with cracked nipple.

Breast abscess or puerperal mastitis (inflammatory condition of breast) should be ruled out in this context.

In this circumstance, I suggest her to consult with local Gynecologist and get examined of her breast to confirm the diagnosis. She may require short course of antibiotic to improve this condition.

Following breast care should be taken during breast feeding:

a) Frequent emptying of both breasts by breast feeding in proper technique. Herein, continuous breast feeding is very much beneficial to mother and prevents from engorged breast or blocked gland.

b) Drink more water/ fluids to stay hydrated and take healthy diet with consuming more vegetables & fruits in that time period.

c) In case of breast engorgement, breast massage and hot compression before each feeding can help in unblocking the ducts and get relief some. In severe cases, cold compression is preferable. Milk expression can be practiced in some cases by hands or pump.

d) Take care about sore or cracked nipple that has significant role in bacterial infection. Proper cleaning is mandatory before & after each breast feeding. Use only plain water for cleaning and not to be used soap/ lotion/cream over nipple as they may cause drying & cracking nipples.

e) She will wear only loose fitted nursing bras and avoid wearing bras with under wiring as this can cause blocked ducts and mastitis.

Hope, I have answered your query. If you don't have any other query, you can close the discussion.

Wish her good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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Brief Answer:
GET EXAMINED OF HER BREAST TO GYNECOLOGIST.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your response.

I understand her condition. However, I suggest to get examined once of her breast to confirm the diagnosis. She may require one course of antibiotic to reduce breast pain and inflammation.

She must follow previous advice before getting an appointment to Gynecologist and it definitely helps to improve the current condition.

Hope, it helps for you. Kindly, close the discussion.

Good luck and all the best.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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