Treatment of acute mastitis, Chinese medicine prescriptions are effective

Mastitis is a common breast disease in women. Mastitis can be divided into acute mastitis and chronic mastitis according to the cause. Acute mastitis refers to an acute suppurative infection of the breast, which is more common in lactating women and is related to nipple rupture during breastfeeding. So what are the ways to treat acute mastitis?

1: Mash the scallion or garlic, apply it on the affected area, and use moxa sticks to fumigate for 10 to 20 minutes each time, twice a day, and 3 days as a course of treatment.

Select the Xishang acupoint (sitting position, stretch elbows and turn palms up, between the two tendons at the junction of the middle 13 on the line connecting the transverse wrist crease and the transverse elbow crease, if pressing causes pain), after routine disinfection, insert the syringe vertically about 2cm, strongly stimulate, after feeling the needle sensation, inject 2-4ml of Danshen injection, once every other day.

Treat with microwave or spectrum therapy device once a day; or use a 60-70 degree hot towel to heat the local area for 10 minutes each time, several times a day.

1: The patient takes a sitting position, and the doctor gently massages the red and swollen part of the breast with one hand for 2 minutes, then pushes from the base of the breast towards the nipple several times, then gently twists the nipple with the thumb and index finger of the right hand, and presses the Ruzhong point with the left hand at the same time, and then uses both hands to press the breasts lightly to make the milk flow out. Repeat 3 to 5 times to fully discharge the stagnant milk. Treat twice a day. This method is simple and easy, and patients can perform it themselves. It is very effective for the early stages of acute mastitis. Some patients can be cured after 1 to 2 treatments.

1: Select the Jianjing point or Zusanli point on the affected side, insert the filiform needle, stimulate strongly, retain the needle for 20 to 30 minutes, twist it once every 10 minutes, and do it once a day. In severe cases, acupuncture can be performed on both sides. For those with fever, add puncture to the Quchi or Dazzui point. You can also use a three-edged needle to prick the back. That is, after exposing the patient's back, you can find several light red reaction points the size of millet grains in the scapular area. After routine disinfection, prick with a three-edged needle and squeeze out a small amount of blood with your hands. Take 1 to 2 times a day, and the effect is usually seen after about 3 treatments.

Take an appropriate amount of fresh root bark of Gentiana genkwa, mash it and rub it into thin strips and plug it into the nose for about 20 minutes. When you feel a hot and spicy sensation in your nose, take it out and use it alternately on the left and right sides, twice a day. One course of treatment is 3 days.

Mammary suppurative infection is an inflammation of the connective tissue in and around the mammary ducts. It often occurs in postpartum and lactating women, especially primiparas. Literature reports that 50% of acute mastitis occurs in primiparas, and the ratio of primiparas to multiparas is 2.4:1. It can occur at any time during lactation, but is most common 3 to 4 weeks after delivery, so it is also called puerperal mastitis.