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Breast mastitis is an infection that commonly affects women who are
breast-feeding (especially during the first two months after childbirth) but can occur in
all women at any time. Mastitis is a benign (non-cancerous) condition that can
usually be treated successfully with antibiotics. Signs of mastitis include
red, hot, painful, or inflamed breasts and other flu-like symptoms such as headache,
nausea, high temperature (101 degrees Fahrenheit, 38.4 degrees Celsius or greater), or
chills. Women with symptoms of mastitis should see a physician. Breast-feeding
with mastitis is generally not harmful to the baby and may actually help speed up
recovery.
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Mastitis
Mastitis means that the breast is inflamed, and there is swelling, redness, tenderness and
pain. There may be an infection, so it is wise to consult your health-care provider to
determine whether or not an antibiotic is necessary. A breast infection can become a
breast abscess that requires surgical draining, but this can almost always be prevented by
treating mastitis promptly. |
