Breast infection

Breast Infection Overview
Mastitis is an infection of the tissue of the breast that occurs most frequently during the time of breastfeeding. This infection causes pain, swelling, redness, and increased temperature of the breast.
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Breast infections usually occur in women who are breast-feeding. Breast infections that are not related to breast-feeding must be differentiated from a rare form of breast cancer.
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Breast Infection
Most breast infections occur in breastfeeding women when bacteria enters the breast through cracks in the nipple. In severe infections, abscesses may occur. Antibiotics may be indicated for treatment.
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A breast infection (abscess)
Most common in lactating women, a breast abscess can happen when your nipples become irritated or infected from breast-feeding.
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Mastitis is often used interchangeably with the term breast infection, but mastitis may also be due to an inflammation. Often a reddened area is noted on the breast.
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Staphylococcus is the most common organism. This breast infection is seen most commonly in the immediate postpartum period (during breast-feeding). Treatment includes warm wet compresses to the site and oral antibiotics.
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One useful remedy is Phytolacca for sore, cracked nipples which hurt when the baby nurses. It is also useful for breast infections (mastitis) where there are painful lumps in the breast.
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