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I have a yellow discharge coming from one nipple and wake up with a crust on the nipple. the breast is also becoming painful. ?

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Nipple D/C: Call your Dr. and get an appt for an exam and some testing to get the nipple discharge evaluated, cause diagnosed, and treated as needed. Best wishes.

Answered 8/30/2014

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Mastitis: I'm so sorry that you are having this problem. Mastitis refers to a inflammation or infection of a duct in the breast. Its time to ring up your physician for further advice on how best to treat it.

Answered 9/29/2016

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I have a yellow discharge coming from one nipple and wake up with a crust on the nipple. the breast is also becoming painful. ?

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