What is?
Mastitis, inflammatory process that generally develops a breast
infection, most commonly affects women aged between 18 and 50 years. Today it is much less common than it used to be.
Mastitis can be divided into two groups: those that occur in women who are breastfeeding and those that occur spontaneously.
Infection in breastfeeding
During breastfeeding is more likely to appear mastitis during the first
six weeks of breastfeeding although some women develop during weaning. By now have better hygiene, breast infection while breastfeeding is much less common than it used to be. It is important anyway be careful at all times and try to avoid infection with particular attention to hygiene.
If you have problems with the baby and breastfeeding seek the advice of a midwife or doctor.
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What are the symptoms of infection in breastfeeding?
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The first symptoms of breast infection are pain, swelling, redness and increased sensitivity. You can start to feel bad, like you have the flu with high temperature and generalized aches and headaches .
You can tell before the infection is apparent, because cracks in the
nipple or surrounding skin or because of the chest has increased in size
by not drain properly displayed.
If you suspect you are developing an infection, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. In all probability he will prescribe an antibiotic that can be administered without problems while breastfeeding.
It is important to continue breastfeeding because draining the infected
milk can reduce the possibility of formation of an abscess. The baby does not acquire the germs through the milk as they are quickly eliminated in stomach.
If for some reason you can not continue breastfeeding, you should express your milk with a breast pump itself.
If after you start taking the antibiotic treatment the infection does
not subside quickly, it is likely to have developed an abscess and the
doctor sent to the hospital to have it drained. It used to be necessary to administer anesthesia
generally to drain a breast abscess but now you can treat with local
anesthesia, either by removing the pus using a needle, or by making a
small hole in the chest and draining the abscess.
Infection outside lactation
Women who are not breastfeeding period can however develop the infection. The most commonly affected area is the area surrounding the nipple. Most women who experience this type of infection have about 30 years and about 90% are smokers . It seems that some component of cigarette damage the ducts under the nipple and causes infected. Occasionally, infection also occurs after a blow to the area.
This type of infection known as mastitis Periductal and causes pain and
redness around the nipple, sometimes teaming with a tumor.
Antibiotics eliminate the infection, but if the duct underneath the nipple is damaged, is likely to re-emerge infection. If the infection is repeated several times, you will probably have to have surgery to remove the diseased duct or ducts.
Infection of the skin on the chest
Some women with large breasts find that the skin under them are infected repeatedly. This happens because this area is hot and sweaty, this being the ideal for the development of fungi environment.
Once the cream has been removed infection antibiotics will need to make
sure to keep the area under as dry and clean as possible breasts.
To do this, you should at least wash the area twice a day and dry with a
cotton towel or even use the hair dryer to dry your skin completely.
You should avoid using talc or creams and seek out cotton next to the
skin using a cotton bra inside or putting on a shirt of this fabric
below. If you are overweight, you can reduce the chances of developing other infectious episodes losing weight.
If you have large breasts, it may be a good idea to ask your doctor if
it would be beneficial to undergo a reduction intervention.
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