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Is Swelling In The Lip Of A Child Associated With Breastfeeding?
Question: Hello doc, my daughter is 2.7 years old...she is still on breastfeeding while sleeping...my question is regarding her lips...doc her lips look swellon right from the time she is on breastfeeding....still the blisters kind of is there on her lower lip.. sir is itdue to feeding or something else...sometimes I get panicked. But Ijust avoid asking to the doctor...plz suggest what it could be...
Brief Answer:
Cold sores. Not related to breastfeeding.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have seen the blisters but they do not seem to be related to the breastfeeding. Rather, they seem to be cold sores, small and painful blisters that can appear around the mouth, face, or nose as caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). They usually go away in a week and no medications can make the infection go away. Cool foods and drinks can help relieve discomfort, and acetaminophen may also ease the pain. It would be advisable to separate the utensils of the child from that of the others of the family, in order to prevent spread.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
Cold sores. Not related to breastfeeding.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have seen the blisters but they do not seem to be related to the breastfeeding. Rather, they seem to be cold sores, small and painful blisters that can appear around the mouth, face, or nose as caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). They usually go away in a week and no medications can make the infection go away. Cool foods and drinks can help relieve discomfort, and acetaminophen may also ease the pain. It would be advisable to separate the utensils of the child from that of the others of the family, in order to prevent spread.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
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Dr. Remy Koshy
Sir it's not painfully it's always looks the same...she never says it's paining or hurting...I have also touched it she never says..it just looks puffy..is it just the shape of the lips?or like due to wrong latching it has become puffy?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand but it is still the same. You need not worry. Nothing needs to be done about it. It should go away in a week. It is not likely to be due to wrong latching or breast feeding.
It could be the shape of the lips if it is not blisters but this I cannot comment without being able to examine it. I would insist you to wait and watch.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand but it is still the same. You need not worry. Nothing needs to be done about it. It should go away in a week. It is not likely to be due to wrong latching or breast feeding.
It could be the shape of the lips if it is not blisters but this I cannot comment without being able to examine it. I would insist you to wait and watch.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
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