Breast effusion treatment

Patients with breast effusion are in great pain and always feel that their breast pain is very severe, even to the point of being unbearable. In this case, they should receive formal treatment in the early stages to avoid any possibility of worsening their condition. Otherwise, they can only use a combination of medication and diet to recover.

Acute mastitis should be treated as early as possible. Early mastitis is mainly characterized by milk stasis inflammation, which has not yet formed into pus. Ultrashort wave therapy can be used, and the effect is better when combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Milk discharge usually disappears within a week by using traditional Chinese medicine combined with techniques to clear away heat and detoxify, soothe the liver and promote lactation. Commonly used herbs include Trichosanthes kirilowii, Taraxacum mongolicum, Lophatherum gracile, Panicum ovata, Fritillaria thunbergii, and Deer antler powder. For low fever, use Bupleurum chinense. For high fever, add gypsum. For constipation, add burdock. For excessive milk, add malt to reduce milk secretion. Because the body is weak after childbirth, it is taboo to use too much bitter and cold food, such as Plantago, Forsythia, and Rhubarb.

You can continue breastfeeding or feed only with the healthy side during medication. If the fever is high, you can combine it with intravenous drip, penicillin, and cephalosporin antibiotics. Be careful not to use large amounts of antibiotics too early. Excessive or prolonged use of antibiotics will have the same result as excessively bitter and cold Chinese medicine, which is that the tumor is difficult to eliminate and can easily become chronic. It is recommended not to breastfeed while taking antibiotics.

When acute mastitis reaches the stage of abscess formation, timely incision and drainage are required. The size and position of the incision should be based on the principle of ensuring smooth drainage of pus. Because breast abscesses are often multi-chambered, it is necessary to use fingers to separate the connective tissue partitions of multiple abscess cavities so that drainage can be unobstructed. Abscesses deep in the breast are mainly characterized by high fever and chills. The local redness and swelling are not obvious, and there is no fluctuation. A puncture and pus extraction test can be done first, and then an incision can be made after the presence of pus is confirmed.

It is best not to wait for breast abscess to rupture on its own, because the abscess cavities are often multiple or occur one after another, and the spontaneous rupture cannot be drained completely. Generally speaking, as long as the pus is drained and the fever subsides, suppurative mastitis will enter the wound healing period. The dressing will be changed every other day, and the wound will usually heal within a month.

Try to start breastfeeding within 30 minutes after delivery, commonly known as milk production. Early baby sucking will stimulate lactation, which will not only increase milk production, but also promote smooth milk discharge and prevent milk stasis, which is very important for preventing mastitis.

If there is a congenital malformation of the nipple, such as inverted nipple or split nipple, you should find a way to correct it in the early or middle stages of pregnancy. Frequently pull the nipples with your hands, or use a breast pump or negative pressure cupping device to suck out the nipples, 1 to 2 times a day. The best sleeping position is lying on your back to avoid squeezing your breasts. It is advisable to choose a suitable bra so as not to cause a sense of pressure on the breasts, and also avoid external forces colliding with the breasts during daily activities.