Swelling or increase in the size of the breasts (full breasts), along with increased breast tightness, is breast engorgement. This can occur during the initial days of breastfeeding. If the breasts are engorged and are painful, causing discomfort, the women can get some relief through warm compresses, massaging breasts, a hot shower, and expressing milk in between feedings to relieve the pressure.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from extreme breast swelling and some period spots. But my periods are delayed. I did a pregnancy test twice which came negative. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you do a serum beta HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) pregnancy test to confirm the pregnancy. Breast engorgement and abdominal cramps could be either premenstrual syndrome or early pregnancy symptoms... Read Full »
I am having breast engorgement and pain in my breasts, what could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I have just weaned off my two-and-a-half-year-old toddler fully, it is about a week, and I am having breast engorgement and pain in my breasts, especially in my left breast. Sometimes suddenly, the breasts are tight and engorged, and the tightness releases in less than one minute on its o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com I went through your query. Breast engorgement is quite common after stopping breastfeeding. As in your case, conservative management is not working; you need to take the below medicine to stop leaking. If you still leak breast milk, you need to do an ultrasound of both b... Read Full »
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