Patient's question:
I am currently postpartum, and my nipples started to get cracked at first. Now that they have healed, it's that after each feeding, my nipples turn white and hurt like being pricked by needles, but the pain goes away once they return to their normal color.Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: In your case, it is mainly considered to be mastitis.Medical Advice: It is recommended to take anti-inflammatory medication. The nipple pain could also be caused by a sebaceous cyst, sebaceous adenitis, or mammary hyperplasia. It is advisable to have a check-up at a regular hospital's breast department.