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I gave birth 4 days ago and ive been breastfeeding. i have what feels like a lump and is painful in the one breast. what can i do? should i go see a doctor?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

See a OB MD: Yes, you should see your OB MD as this lump may be as simple as "trapped milk in a duct" or a developing infection. (mastitis).

Answered 10/31/2020

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A member asked:

I gave birth 4 days ago and ive been breastfeeding. i have what feels like a lump and is painful in the one breast. what can i do? should i go see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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