What is the treatment for suppurative mastitis?

Most cases of mastitis occur in women, especially married women or women who are breastfeeding. During these two periods, the breasts are most susceptible to infection. Because the breasts are filled with milk, if the milk is not discharged and dissipated in time, it will cause local redness and swelling, blockage of the breasts and cause inflammation. Generally speaking, each type of mastitis is different. For example, how much do you know about the treatment of suppurative mastitis?

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 discharge of milk 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.

Diet and health care

Eat mainly light food and pay attention to dietary regularity.

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.

In fact, the treatment of suppurative mastitis usually requires attention to many health care measures, such as early detection and early treatment, timely attention to diet and health care, eating more light food. If such problems are found in the breast, you must not breastfeed the child. You can use a breast pump or massage to coordinate and massage your breasts.