Mastitis

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

Mastitis is an inflammation in the breast cells.

Symptoms

References

  1. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 3 4 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.
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