1. MASTITIS
Mastitis is an infection of breast tissue that leads to the inflammation, i.e., abnormal swelling and redness of breasts.
In most cases, it is as a result of an infection of a woman’s breast ducts and occurs in mother’s who are nursing. While breastfeeding, bacteria residing inside the baby’s mouth could gain entry into a woman’s breasts through her nipple .
Other than breast pain, mastitis could also lead to symptoms such as:
- General discomfort in breasts.
- Fever of 38.3 C (101 F) or higher temperatures.
- Chills, fatigue or malaise.
- Warm or red breast skin.
- Nipple discharge or pus is also common .
If left untreated, mastitis could lead to the formation of an abscess. Once diagnosed, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics (for the infection) and NSAID (for the pain, swelling, and fever) .
