Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching On Nipples During 4th Month Of Pregnancy

Posted on Fri, 25 Dec 2015

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Question : My Query to Dr XXXXXXX HEIJEBU.

Dr. please Give me advice for my mentioned problem below .

My wife is pregnant and its 4th month of pregnancy.She feels Severe etching on her nipples and she wants to Remove the fluid from it by pressing. When she press her nipple? White fluid comes out. Kindly advice me related medicine.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical antihistamine will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

Nipple itching is common in pregnancy.

This should not be major major concern.

It is important not to press the nipple and remove out fluiud as it may predispose her to infection.

To control the itching, I generally recommend my patients topical creams IVAREST.Apply bit thrice daily.Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe the same to you.

Thank you

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