Mastitis

Mastitis
Other namesmammitis; garget
Colorized photo illustrating mastitis, 1908
Pronunciation
  • /mæstˈaɪtɪs/
Medical specialtyGynecology
SymptomsLocalized breast pain and redness, fever[1]
ComplicationsAbscess[2]
Usual onsetRapid[1]
Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms[2]
Differential diagnosisPlugged milk duct,[3] breast engorgement,[4] breast cancer (rare)[1]
PreventionFrequent breastfeeding with good technique[2]
TreatmentAntibiotics (cephalexin), ibuprofen[2][1]
Frequency10% of breastfeeding women[2]

Mastitis is an inflammation in the breast cells.

Symptoms

  • Breast is warmth to touch
  • Feeling ill
  • Breast swells
  • Redness in skin
  • High Fever


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Berens, Pamela D. (December 2015). "Breast Pain: Engorgement, Nipple Pain, and Mastitis". Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. 58 (4): 902–914. doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000153. ISSN 0009-9201. PMID 26512442.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Spencer, Jeanne P. (2008-09-15). "Management of mastitis in breastfeeding women". American Family Physician. 78 (6): 727–731. ISSN 0002-838X. PMID 18819238.
  3. ↑ Ferri FF (2009). Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2010 E-Book: 5 Books in 1. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 593. ISBN 978-0-323-07685-2.
  4. ↑ Buttaro TM, Trybulski J, Bailey PP, Sandberg-Cook J (2007). Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. PT1608. ISBN 978-0-323-07841-2.
  5. ↑ "Book sources - Wikipedia". en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
  6. ↑ "Book sources - Wikipedia". en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
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