If
your nipple pain persists or you notice unusual symptoms, see a lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist.
Sometimes DIY options don't work though, and
nipple pain persists.
If
your nipple pain persists for more than 7 days, or goes away and then returns see your lactation consultant for evaluation.
If you've ruled out the above recommendation or
nipple pain persists, the problem may be a health issue with your breasts.
Not exact matches
Being cyclic in occurrence, breast soreness is often not an extremely serious problem, yet in case
nipples discharge fluid, a mass or lump is felt, or if there is
persisting pain happening for a long amount of time, then medical consultation should be considered.
While you can help your chapped
nipples heal and relieve the
pain with home care, as well as help prevent future chapping by ensuring that your baby has a good latch, if chapping and cracking
persist and make breastfeeding difficult, you should consult your doctor and / or a lactation expert.
The
nipple shields a nurse gave me in the hospital helped my son to latch but the
pain persisted with every feed, during the whole feed.
If you have
pain that feels unbearable,
persists beyond the first minute or so, and causes any
nipple damage, you definitely need to seek out the help of a lactation consultant.
If the
pain persists, then it might be because the
nipples are dry, and so you should make them moist with lanolin and also always wear loose clothing and avoid washing the breast with soap.
After a two week trial the judge found the claimant had suffered whiplash soft tissue injury to her neck, shoulders, upper limbs, back, chest, and right foot; a capsular tear of her breast implant which required surgery and has left her with postoperative
pain and loss of
nipple sensation; chronic mechanical neck and shoulder
pain; soft tissue injuries to her arms with
persisting forearm and hand
pain, numbness and tingling; posttraumatic stress disorder, somatic symptom disorder, chronic
pain, and a mild traumatic brain injury.