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I have a swollen areola that hurts when i breastfeed my baby i try relieving it with a warm compress and pumping but it hasn't helped what could it be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Swollen areola: It is possible that you have a subareolar abcess. See your doctor for evaluation immediately

Answered 9/26/2017

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A member asked:

I have a swollen areola that hurts when i breastfeed my baby i try relieving it with a warm compress and pumping but it hasn't helped what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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