Mastitis
goodtoknow says: Mastitis is a very painful breast infection, which usually happens in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Bacteria gets into the milk ducts and the breast becomes hard, red and inflamed. The best thing you can do is to take painkillers and keep breastfeeding, or express milk from the infected breast so it doesn't become too full of milk, which can be uncomfortable. If the pain and redness doesn't ease within a couple of days, or you have a fever or feel unwell, see your GP. Antibiotics should clear the infection very quickly and won't harm the baby.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of mastitis from patient.co.uk, read on.
Mastitis (inflammation or infection of the breast) is common in breastfeeding women. A course of antibiotics usually clears mastitis. There is no need to stop breastfeeding if you have mastitis.
What is mastitis?
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast, usually caused by an infection.
Mastitis most commonly occurs in breastfeeding women. It typically occurs within the first few weeks of breast feeding. Sometimes it occurs if you suddenly stop breastfeeding and the breasts become engorged with milk. Mastitis sometimes occurs in women who are not breastfeeding. Bacteria get into the milk ducts of the breast to cause the infection. This is often through a crack or sore in the nipple, (or from a nipple piercing), but some women without sore nipples develop mastitis.
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PaPARIAH, about 1 year
Good morning,i have a young lady friend who is neither pregnant nor has been. For the past (6)six years she has had this very disturbing/recurring problem,Mastitis. To date she has had (2)two removal operations,an numerous extractions with a syringe. As your article only really applies to pregnant/breastfeeding females,it does not actually apply to her. Any/all information you may have concerning her condition/s would/will be greatfully accepted. Fanx in advance PaPARIAHTTZ
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