How to treat suppurative mastitis? Scientific treatments include these

Women's breasts can develop many types of inflammation, one of which is called suppurative mastitis. For example, if the inlet ducts of women who have just given birth are blocked, milk stasis will occur. If this continues for a long time, suppuration will occur, leading to breast inflammation. In addition, bacterial invasion is an important cause of mastitis. So what are the methods to treat this disease?

First, medication treatment

Treatment of the pre-abscess stage:

(1) Suspend breastfeeding on the affected breast to avoid affecting the health of the baby; at the same time, take measures to promote smooth milk discharge and eliminate factors causing milk stasis.

(ii) Local physical therapy and hot compress are beneficial to the early dissipation of inflammation.

(III) Local blockade: can promote the dissipation of early inflammation.

(IV) Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Mainly focusing on soothing the liver, clearing away heat, resolving stagnation and promoting lactation.

(V) Systemic anti-infection: application of antibiotics.

Treatment of abscess formation:

The treatment is mainly based on incision and drainage to remove the pus. The key is to prevent and treat milk stasis, avoid nipple damage, and keep the area clean. In the later stages of pregnancy, you should frequently wash your nipples with warm soapy water; if the nipples are inverted, they can generally be corrected by frequently squeezing and pulling them. Nipples should be cleaned after breastfeeding. If you find your nipples are damaged or cracked, seek prompt treatment. Pay attention to your baby's oral hygiene and treat oral inflammation in time. It is important to develop good breastfeeding habits, such as regular breastfeeding and letting the baby sleep without the nipple. The milk should be completely sucked out during each breastfeeding session. If there is any congestion, a breast pump or massage can be used to help drain the milk.

Second, preventive care

The key to preventing suppurative mastitis is to avoid milk stasis, prevent nipple damage, keep it clean, frequently scrub the nipples with warm water and soap during pregnancy, correct inverted nipples as soon as possible, and be sure to suck out the milk during breastfeeding. You can use a breast pump or massage to help drain it out. Damaged or cracked nipples should be treated promptly.

Third, inspection method

Suppurative mastitis - self-examination

1. Breast examination should first observe the development of the mammary gland, whether the breasts on both sides are symmetrical, whether they are similar in size, whether the nipples on both sides are at the same level, whether the nipples are retracted and sunken; whether the nipples and areolas are eroded, the color of the breast skin, whether there is edema and orange peel-like changes, whether there are inflammatory manifestations such as redness and swelling, whether the superficial veins in the mammary gland area are dilated, etc.

2. Palpate in supine position, place a pillow under the ipsilateral breast, raise the ipsilateral hand above the head, spread the breast evenly on the chest wall so that the fingers can easily touch the deep breast cancer. Use the palm of the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger instead of the fingertips for palpation. The palpation method should be in a circular motion, rotating laterally from the nipple to the outside. It is especially important to examine the breast that extends into the armpit.