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Re: breast sore related to/dangerous to continue nursing?

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 20:08:45 -0600 (CST)

At Mon, 24 Mar 2003, Hannah Brooks, MD wrote: >Thank you for replying so promptly, but now, the sore is not oozing, it seems to be drying out but getting bigger in size. It used to look like a small circle, now more like an oval. It is on the areola just above my nipple. My baby continues to nurse with no problems. Do you think this needs medical attention? Thanks again.

>If warm compresses and drainage and a posssible short course of
>antibiotics do not clear this up, your doctor should refer you to a
>specialist. This is most likely an infection, but it should be
>followed if it does not go away. If the baby takes the breast,
>feeding can continue. Most babies will refuse the breast due tothe
>taste. If this happens, continue to pump so the breast does not
>become engorged and to prevent additional infection.
>Hannah Brooks, MD, FACS
>
>Date: 03/20/2003 10:03pm
>
>I have a nine month old baby whom I have nursed since birth. I had
>the
>usual sore, dry, cracked nipples in the beginning, but haven't had any
>problems up until about this week. I noticed a blister-like sore on
>my
>nipple. I assumed it was from nursing, but am worried as it is oozing
>small amounts of blood and puss. I have been wearing breast shields
>at
>night because it hurts. Is this related to nursing or could it be
>something worse? Also, will it hurt my baby to nurse on this breast
>due
>to the blood and puss? Please respond. Thanks.

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