Several treatments for mastitis during lactation

Mastitis is a common gynecological disease. The occurrence of mastitis will not only cause pain to patients but also bring great psychological pressure to patients. Therefore, we recommend that female friends must pay attention to this disease. Once symptoms of mastitis appear, they should be treated in time. Some mothers may experience symptoms of mastitis during lactation. Below we introduce several treatments for mastitis during lactation.

1. Before abscess formation

(1) In the early stage, mothers with only milk stasis have mild systemic symptoms and can continue breastfeeding. Active measures can be taken to promote smooth milk discharge and reduce stasis. Use a bandage or breast support to lift the breasts. Patients with milk stasis can continue breastfeeding and apply ice compresses locally to reduce milk secretion.

(2) Local treatment: For those with obvious breast swelling or lump formation, local hot compresses can help dissipate inflammation. Each hot compress should last for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 times a day. For severe cases, 25% magnesium sulfate wet compresses can be used.

(3) Antibiotic use: Select antibiotics that are sensitive to Staphylococcus aureus and administer orally, by intramuscular injection, or by intravenous drip, depending on the condition.

2. Abscess has formed

Drainage should be done promptly. The incision is generally radial with the nipple and areola as the center. For shallow abscesses under the areola, an arc-shaped incision can be made along the areola. If the abscess is located behind the breast, an arc-shaped incision should be made in the skin fold 1 to 2 cm below the breast.

In the above article, we introduced a common gynecological disease, which is mastitis. We know that mastitis is very harmful, so female friends should pay attention to this disease. The above article introduces in detail several treatment methods for mastitis during lactation.