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I am experiencing shooting pains in my left breast after i breastfeed or express milk. the pain isn't in my nipple or areole but in the breast flesh?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Cold could cause: Cold or wet could cause a Raynaud's pain reaction. Vascular spasm related to cold or wet reaction.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/16/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing shooting pains in my left breast after i breastfeed or express milk. the pain isn't in my nipple or areole but in the breast flesh?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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