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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
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 to prevent it.
Symptoms of mastitis
Pain when pressing on the breast
Swelling of the affected area
Breast lump
Fever
Affected area is warm to touch
Currently breastfeeding
Questions your doctor may ask to check for mastitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose mastitis
Is there pain when pressing on the breast?
Is the affected area swollen?
Do you feel a lump in your breast?
Do you have a fever?
Is the affected area of your body hot to touch?
Treatment for mastitis
It is safe to continue breastfeeding. Painkillers and antibiotics can relieve symptoms and clear the infection respectively.
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References
Spencer JP. Management of mastitis in breastfeeding women. Am Fam Physician. 2008 Sep 15;78(6):727-31. PMID: 18819238.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2008/0915/p727.html
Erivwo P, Turashvili G. Pathology of IgG4-related sclerosing mastitis. J Clin Pathol. 2021 Aug;74(8):475-482. doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-207029. Epub 2020 Dec 16. Erratum in: J Clin Pathol. 2021 Dec;74(12):e16. PMID: 33328182.
https://jcp.bmj.com/content/74/8/475
Vasileiou NGC, Mavrogianni VS, Petinaki E, Fthenakis GC. Predisposing factors for bacterial mastitis in ewes. Reprod Domest Anim. 2019 Oct;54(10):1424-1431. doi: 10.1111/rda.13541. Epub 2019 Aug 27. PMID: 31361921.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/rda.13541
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Emergency department
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