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What Causes Itching On The Nipple And White Vaginal Discharge While Breastfeeding?

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Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017
Question: Hi,
Im breastfeeding my 4 months baby. Im having itchy nipple while feeding and white vaginal discharge. Please suggest
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Excoriation of nipple

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Itchy nipple can be due to excoriation of nipple.
You should apply petroleum jelly when you are not feeding.
This will relieve the itching and heal the excoriation.
White vaginal discharge , if associated with itching and odour from vagina, can be due to vaginal infection.
You should consult an OBGYN specialist for proper internal examination, vaginal swab examination and treatment accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (5 hours later)
I have chaffing near my thigh and vaginal area. Can i use dusting powder??
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, Yes, you can use candid dusting powder for the chaffing.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Causes Itching On The Nipple And White Vaginal Discharge While Breastfeeding?

Brief Answer: Excoriation of nipple Detailed Answer: Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand the concerns. Itchy nipple can be due to excoriation of nipple. You should apply petroleum jelly when you are not feeding. This will relieve the itching and heal the excoriation. White vaginal discharge , if associated with itching and odour from vagina, can be due to vaginal infection. You should consult an OBGYN specialist for proper internal examination, vaginal swab examination and treatment accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Deepti Verma OBGYN