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Hi: right breast feels engorged, i am not pregnant. using cabbage to relief the pain. ob says that my milk ducts are swollen nothing is done for pain.

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Fibrocystic?: May have fibrocystic breast pain (especially if you are around your period) but also could have mastitis or other more rare conditions. If it doesn't resolve in a few days I would suggest getting checked.

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2017

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A member asked:

Hi: right breast feels engorged, i am not pregnant. using cabbage to relief the pain. ob says that my milk ducts are swollen nothing is done for pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

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