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Breastfeeding for 9 months. sudden sharp burning pain in left nipple shooting into breast. only on left, no signs of thrush in baby or me. ?

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Infection/crack: Any infection /skin crack may cause this type of pain.Get checked by your pcp.

Answered 11/1/2020

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yeast still likely: Even if you have no sign, nor the baby any sign, that history sounds suspicous for yeast. Get a good assessment by an experienced lactation consultant, and try to find a sympathetic doctor who would be willing to listen to the treatment suggestions by the lactation consultant. A provider that is an lc and an arnp would be able to see you and probably write a script for treationg you and the baby.

Answered 4/30/2016

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