Mastitis affects more than just breastfeeding women
'Breast infection commonly affects women between the ages of 18 and 50 and can be split into two groups, that which occurs in women who are breastfeeding and that which occurs spontaneously. If you have problems getting your baby to breastfeed, see a midwife, breastfeeding counsellor or health visitor. But women not breastfeeding can still develop infection. Most women who get this are in their late 20s and early 30s, and about 90% smoke cigarettes.'
Mr Michael J Dixon, consultant surgeon, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
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sheila kirstein, about 1 year [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
neice 16 yrs old experiencing mastitis symptoms.suffers with mild ME. parents divorcing...her mother suffered same in teen years.. Please advise if this is in face mastitis for someone so young or if it is something else? Thank you..