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Question
Hello doctor,
I just gave birth to a baby 7 days ago, but for 3 days now, my breasts are itchy, I am afraid of having a tumor in the breast. So the doctor asked me if my breasts are itchy after giving birth? What do I need to do doctor? Thank you doctor.
Le Thi Ruoi (1992)
Answer
Answered by Specialist II Huynh Thi Hien - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to get itchy breasts after giving birth? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You are breastfeeding but your nipples are itchy, it can be due to many reasons: Because you are new to breastfeeding, you are not used to the reflex to suck the baby's nipple, or because of dermatitis due to initial contact , or inflammation of the nipple , can also be caused by the initial physiology of lactation that the mother is not familiar with,...
You should continue to clean the nipples and feed the baby properly, if the symptoms If the symptoms do not decrease or the nipple continues to swell and hurt, you should not self-treat at home, but you need to see a doctor for appropriate care and treatment.
If you still have questions about itchy breasts after giving birth, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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