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Recently stopped breast feeding my 19 month old. now under my nipple is a very painful, hard lump. very scared and in quite a bit of pain.
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Mastitis: Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue/mammary ducts due to milk stasis or bacterial infection. Moist warm compresses and anti-inflammatory medication may help alleviate the discomfort. You need to visit your doc to see if antibiotics are also required.
Answered 3/14/2015
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