How to treat breast ductitis during lactation

I believe everyone knows that women produce more milk during lactation. If the mammary ducts are not unobstructed, it will lead to milk stasis, and eventually you may get lactational mammary ductitis. If this disease is not treated in time, it will cause great harm to the body. If the condition worsens, other complications will occur. So how to treat breast ductitis during lactation? Let's take a look at it together.

Causes of mastitis during lactation

1. Congenital breast hypoplasia, inverted nipples, inability of the baby to suck milk, and milk cannot be discharged.

Congenital breast hypoplasia, inverted nipple

2. After breast augmentation surgery, the normal structure and function of women's breasts are destroyed and they cannot breastfeed normally.

3. Postpartum depression, mental tension, and improper diet can lead to liver depression and qi stagnation, poor spleen and stomach function, accumulation of dampness and heat, stagnation of qi and blood, and blockage of the milk network.

4. The breast milk of primiparas contains more exfoliated epithelial cells, which can easily cause blockage of the milk ducts and aggravate milk congestion. Milk stasis reduces the vitality of breast tissue, creating conditions for the growth and reproduction of invading bacteria. If it is not cleared in time, mastitis will occur.

5. The nipple skin of a new mother is delicate. The sucking and biting of the baby may damage the nipple, causing infection and inflammation of the mammary ducts, and redness, swelling and pain in the breasts.

6. The breasts are squeezed, causing local milk stasis, which, if not discharged in time, accumulates and forms a lump.

7. Pregnant mothers neglect the care of their nipples, which makes the nipple skin weak and vulnerable. Because the nipple skin resistance of primiparas is relatively weak during lactation, it is easily damaged by the baby's sucking, causing milk congestion and bacterial invasion, leading to mastitis.

Treatment methods/steps for breast ductitis during lactation

Early treatment focuses on promoting lactation, seizing the early favorable treatment opportunity and controlling the progression of the disease. If you choose Chinese medicine, the main focus is on soothing the liver and clearing heat, promoting lactation and reducing swelling. The method of massage to promote lactation is to use both hands to massage from the base of the breast, slowly squeezing and pushing towards the nipple. The degree of massage force should be based on the patient's tolerance. While massaging, you can gently pinch the nipple several times to expand the milk network in the nipple.

The focus of mid-term treatment of tumors is to dissipate the tumors and avoid suppuration and transmission. Many patients lose the favorable opportunity for early cure and form inflammatory tumors, which is often related to the early use of large doses of antibiotics. Traditional Chinese medicine mainly focuses on soothing the liver and clearing heat, promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. Hot compress can be used as auxiliary treatment, which can have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

The condition is more serious in the later stages, with the focus on draining pus and promoting healing. To drain the pus, you should go to the hospital for surgical incision and drainage. The incision method and location should be selected based on the location of the abscess and the cosmetic effect. For small abscesses in children, use puncture and aspiration irrigation. After the operation, you should continue to use medication to strengthen anti-infection and promote rapid wound healing.

The above article mainly tells you about the specific methods of treating breast ductitis during lactation in the early, middle and late stages. Women who have already suffered from this disease should first check what stage they are in and then choose the corresponding method to treat the disease. Also, women who do not have breast ductitis during lactation should pay attention to the above causes to reduce the incidence of the disease.