Mastitis is a common and prevalent clinical condition that can develop in women of any age. It most commonly occurs in lactating women, usually in the first 3 months after delivery, and is usually judged by symptoms and breast examination. In addition to clinical symptoms and breast examination, mastitis in non-lactating women requires mammography and ultrasonography to rule out other diseases.
I. Judgment by symptoms
1. local pain, redness and fever in the breast.
2, chills, high fever, and rapid pulse.
3, enlarged lymph nodes and pressure pain on the diseased side.
4.If abscess is formed, there may be local fluctuation.
Second, according to the auxiliary examination judgment
1.Blood routine: significantly higher white blood cell count.
2.Ultrasound examination: the presence of abscess in some patients.
3.X-ray examination or ultrasound examination: exclude other diseases.
Treatment of mastitis
Mastitis is easier to treat, and most patients can be cured relatively quickly. If you find symptoms of mastitis, you need to see a doctor immediately, and timely treatment can prevent the aggravation of the infection.
1. oral antibiotics: to destroy the bacteria causing the infection and also to inject antibiotics.
2. Emptying the breast: Emptying the breast by breastfeeding or suction to prevent more bacteria from accumulating in the breast.
3. oral painkillers: such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce pain
4. If a breast abscess is present, pus should be drained, oral antibiotics should be administered, and intravenous antibiotic treatment is required in severe cases.
Fourth, the prevention of mastitis
1. empty the milk after breastfeeding, and if there is stagnation, massage or use a breast pump to drain the milk.
2, nipples with broken or cracked should be treated promptly.
3, pay attention to the baby’s oral hygiene.
4. Wash both nipples with warm water and soapy water after breastfeeding.
5.If there is nipple invagination, you can often squeeze and lift to correct.