Patient's question:
Hello, my breasts always feel sore, and my nipples are cracked. I can't even feed the baby with light pressure, and using a breast pump also hurts. Why is this? Is it because of mastitis, and is it because the inflammation hasn't been completely eliminated?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the current situation is "breastfeeding always feels painful, with cracked nipples, and I dare not feed the child even with light pressure; using a breast pump also causes pain." In this case, it is suspected that the cracked nipples and acute mastitis may be related to the baby biting the breast while breastfeeding. It is recommended that you promptly go to the breast surgery department of a hospital for relevant examination and diagnosis. It is also advised to pay attention to local hygiene, apply warm or cold compresses to the red, swollen, and painful nipples at irregular intervals, and provide appropriate massage. If necessary, use erythromycin ointment for local treatment.