Mastitis occurs when the breasts become infected. The patient will have symptoms of breast pain and swelling, redness and swelling of the breast skin, fever, and chills. Mastitis usually occurs in women who are breastfeeding (lactational mastitis), but it can also occur in non-breastfeeding women and can also occur in men. People with mastitis often experience symptoms in only one breast, and symptoms tend to occur rapidly, such as:
- My breasts feel itchy and warm to the touch.
- The breasts are swollen and red, but those with darker skin tones may find it difficult to notice.
- Constant pain or heat in the breast area, and possibly pain in the armpit or underarm when touched.
- A small wound appeared on the nipple.
- A lump-like substance was felt in the breast.
- Fever, body temperature over 38.3 degrees Celsius, chills, fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting
- Body aches
- There is fluid or blood coming out of the nipple.
If you are breastfeeding and have the above symptoms and your symptoms do not improve within 24 hours ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี, or if you are not breastfeeding but have abnormal breast symptoms such as discharge from the nipple, prolonged breast pain that affects your daily life, or a lump in your breast, you should see a doctor for a diagnosis.
To prevent mastitis, patients should seek advice from a lactation consultant. The consultant can provide appropriate advice on breastfeeding or provide tools to help facilitate breastfeeding. Recommendations that can reduce the risk of mastitis include the following:
- You should breastfeed one side until it is empty before switching to the other side.
- Knead or massage your breasts while breastfeeding, massaging from the area of the inflamed breast base to the nipple area to help drain milk from the breasts.
- Adjust breastfeeding position
- Avoid wearing clothing or underwear that is too tight.
- Make sure the baby is securely restrain when breastfeeding.
- When breastfeeding, make sure that all milk is drain.
- Drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet, as dehydration or malnutrition can lead to decreased milk supply and worsening symptoms.
Mastitis is a condition cause by a bacterial infection or blockage in the milk ducts. Treatment usually involves antibiotics to kill the bacteria. In some cases, your doctor may order further tests because the symptoms of mastitis can resemble the early signs of some types of breast cancer.