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Breast tenderness

Swelling of the affected area

Lump in the breast

Hot skin

Have a fever

Tender breast/breasts

The problem area has swollen

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What is Mastitis?

Inflammation of the breast, caused by bacteria entering the milk ducts or by a duct becoming blocked. Good breastfeeding technique and avoiding pressure on the breast can help prevent it.

Typical Symptoms of Mastitis

Diagnostic Questions for Mastitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Have you noticed any lumps in your breasts?
  • Do your breasts feel stretched or tight?
  • Does your chest pain worsen when pressed on?
  • Do you have swelling in the affected area?
  • Does pressing on your breast cause pain?

Treatment of Mastitis

It is safe to continue breastfeeding. Painkillers and antibiotics can relieve symptoms and clear the infection, respectively.

Reviewed By:

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

Yoshinori Abe, MD

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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Mastitis Pain? Why Your Breast Is Inflamed & Medically Approved Next Steps

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Mastitis pain and breast inflammation are usually caused by a blocked duct or infection, especially during breastfeeding, leading to sudden tenderness, warmth, redness, and flu-like fever. Start evidence-based care now by keeping milk flowing with frequent feeds and better latch or positioning, resting and hydrating, using ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and applying warmth before feeds and cool compresses after. If symptoms are moderate to severe, if you develop a high fever, a painful fluid-like lump, rapidly spreading redness, or no improvement within 24 to 48 hours, see a clinician promptly since antibiotics or drainage may be needed. There are several factors to consider that could change your next steps, so see the complete guidance below.

References:

* Betzold CM, Ghambir A, Amir L. New Insights into the Management of Lactational Mastitis. Semin Perinatol. 2023 Oct;47(5):101786. doi: 10.1016/j.semperi.2023.101786. Epub 2023 Sep 2. PMID: 37666687.

* Puri S, Dhingra R, Arora S, Jadaun P. Lactational mastitis: A comprehensive review of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. J Midlife Health. 2023 Jan-Mar;14(1):3-9. doi: 10.4103/jmh.jmh_12_22. Epub 2023 Mar 15. PMID: 37050596; PMCID: PMC10091809.

* Jahan S, Khan MI, Islam MS, Sultana M, Sultana T, Chowdhury SM. Diagnosis and management of lactational mastitis: a systematic review. Matern Child Nutr. 2022 Jul;18(3):e12918. doi: 10.1111/mcn.12918. Epub 2022 Feb 28. PMID: 35229341; PMCID: PMC9287383.

* Boettcher H, Krutsch E, Shrim A, Krutsch K. Management of Mastitis in Lactating Women: A Narrative Review. Cureus. 2022 Nov 25;14(11):e31899. doi: 10.7759/cureus.31899. PMID: 36582531; PMCID: PMC9790587.

* Amir LH. Lactational Mastitis: An Overview of Causes, Diagnosis, and Management. Clin Lact. 2021 May;12(2):77-83. doi: 10.1891/CL-2021-0010. PMID: 34188981.

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