Why is itchy and painful nipples

Nipple itching and pain are quite common in our daily life. There are many reasons for this symptom. For example, skin allergies often cause this symptom and can easily lead to nipple splitting. In addition, during the breastfeeding period, if the feeding is improper, allergic phenomena often occur, which can also lead to such symptoms. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Why is itchy and painful nipples

1. There are many reasons for itchy nipples. Since nipples belong to the liver, the liver is mainly responsible for itchy nipples. The main causes of nipple itching are qi stagnation, blood stasis and qi and blood deficiency.

It manifests in women experiencing unbearable nipple itching or pain before, during or after menstruation, which makes them unable to wear clothes. The itching gradually improves after the period ends. This is also called "nipple itching and pain during menstruation."

2. Nipple itching is caused by an allergic reaction to certain materials due to the influence of clothing on the one hand, and by the influence of endocrine system on the other hand. It is generally related to the skin, and occasional itching does not mean any problem.

3. Some people experience mild itching on the nipples, but the itching is tolerable. It is normal when it is not accompanied by a rash and can be relieved by itself.

Chinese medicine prescriptions for treating various nipple itching and pain during menstruation:

1. Chinese patent medicine

① Longdan Xiegan Pills, 6 grams each time, twice a day (suitable for those with excessive fire in the liver meridian).

②Danzhi Xiaoyao Pills, 9 grams each time, twice a day (suitable for those with liver qi stagnation and fire transformation).

③Guipi Pills, 6 grams each time, 3 times a day (suitable for those with qi and blood stasis).

2. Simple and effective prescription

① 15g each of Cnidium monnieri, Kochia scoparia, and Dictamni, and 30g of Tribulus terrestris.

② 30 grams of gypsum, 15 grams each of Phellodendron chinense and Cortex Moutan. After boiling the water, add a little borneol and fumigate.

③ 15 grams of Tribulus terrestris, 20 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 12 grams each of Gardenia jasminoides, Angelica sinensis, and Sophora japonica, 10 grams each of Dictamni and Gentiana scabra. Decoction in water.

3. Acupuncture

① Ear acupoints: liver, stomach, chest, Shenmen, and endocrine. Choose 2 to 3 acupuncture points each time, or apply pressure with fenugreek seed paste.

②Body acupoints: Xuehai, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli, Qimen, Tanzhong, Neiguan, Hegu, Neiting, Rugen, Shenmen. Choose 3 to 4 acupoints for acupuncture each time.