What is the reason why breast milk is sticky?

Patient's question:

My breast milk is too much. After weaning, the milk is yellow and sticky. What is the reason for the sticky breast milk?

Doctor's answer:

After weaning, the milk is yellow and sticky, which is considered a normal phenomenon. After weaning, the milk appears yellow and sticky, which is likely caused by protein and reduced water content. This is a normal occurrence and does not require treatment. Sometimes, friends may experience this phenomenon for half a year after weaning, and it does not require treatment. If there is swelling, pain, or discomfort, it may indicate mastitis, in which case local heat application can be used for treatment. You can also add complementary foods to see how the body reacts. The complementary foods should be chosen for easy digestion.

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