By ULY CLINIC

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Mastitis

 

Introduction

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Mastitis is an infection/inflammation of the tissue of one or both of the mammary glands inside the breasts. Mastitis usually affects women who are producing milk and breast–feeding. 

 

Diagnostic Criteria

 

May develop rapidly

• Breast becomes red and swollen

• Tenderness

• Warmth and

• Burning sensation 

 

Non Pharmacologic treatment 

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• Drinking plenty of liquids and resting

• Feed the baby more frequently. If an individual cannot feed the baby more frequently, expressing the milk more often can be helpful. During a feed, start with the affected breast. This ensures that it is drained more regularly and after a feed, gently express any leftover milk

 

Pharmacological treatment  

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• Ibuprofen 500mg 8 hourly for 5 days

OR   

• Paracetamol 500–1000mg 8 hourly for 5 days

 

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Updated on, 3.11.2020

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References

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1. STG