Suggest Treatment For Breast Engorgement

Posted on Sun, 27 Nov 2016

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Question : Hello Doctor,
Recently my wife had stopped beeast feedimg to our 1.5 year old son. After that her breasts are heavy from last 7 days. today she is feeling pain as well and feeling some clots ( ganths ) in her breast.

can you pls assist for thw same.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms of withdrawal from breast feeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Stopping breast feeding after a prolonged duration leads to collection of milk in the breasts leading to breast engorgement, tenderness and lumpy texture of the breasts.
She should express the milk and further take 2 tablets of cabergoline 0.5 mg, after written prescription of an OBGYN specialist, to suppress the breastmilk production.
She can apply some heat by water bag to ease the pain.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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