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I have so much pain in my throat and my voice is almost gone, i can't speak. i'm breast feeding as well so what should i do?

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Dr. Ira Rubin answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Breast Feeding: Always continue breast feeding. The only exceptions is when you are on a medicine that is known to hurt your infant and can be excreted into the milk or if you are so sick that you could not produce milk. I would have your throat evaluated by a physician but continue feeding.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have so much pain in my throat and my voice is almost gone, i can't speak. i'm breast feeding as well so what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Rubin answered

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