Although nipple retraction is not a major disease, if not treated in a timely manner, it can cause harm to the body. Long term nipple depression not only damages breast development, but also causes nipple inflammation and chronic inflammation due to the inability to clear nipple secretions for a long time. So, what should a 7-year-old child do if their nipples are sunken?
It is necessary to determine whether nipple retraction in a seven year old child is caused by mastitis or congenital factors. If nipple retraction is caused by mastitis, it is necessary to treat mastitis first. After treatment, nipple retraction will also be relieved. The nipple depression caused by congenital nipple dysplasia or areola smooth muscle dysplasia can also be solved by various methods.
The first method is to use hand traction. Parents can help their children pull the sunken nipple horizontally outward. When performing this action, parents should be careful not to forcefully squeeze or pull the nipple with their hands, as the child's skin is delicate and parents may cause breast infection when squeezing or pulling hard.
In addition to manual traction, instrument traction can also be used, the most common of which is the breast pump. The breast pump uses the principle of atmospheric pressure to suck out the sunken nipple, and through continuous suction and pulling, the nipple depression can be solved. If the nipple is severely sunken, it is necessary to use professional techniques to bind the nipple. If parents are not aware, they can go to the hospital to consult a doctor.
