Mastitis (Breastfeeding Breast Infection)
स्तनदाह (स्तनपान में स्तन का संक्रमण)
Mastitis is painful inflammation of the breast during breastfeeding, often with a red, hot, swollen area plus fever and flu-like feeling. It usually starts from a blocked duct or cracked nipple. The key treatment is to KEEP BREASTFEEDING (it is safe and helps clear the blockage) — antibiotics are added if it does not improve in 24 hours or there is high fever.
When to see a doctor
- TURANT DOCTOR — Tej bukhar ke saath bahut bimar/sust feeling, ya bukhar 24-48h mein control na ho
- TURANT DOCTOR — Breast mein soft fluctuant lump ya pus/mawaad nikalna (abscess)
- TURANT DOCTOR — Breast pe red streaks tezi se badhna, ya bahut tej dard + skin red-shiny
- DOCTOR KO 24 GHANTE MEIN DIKHAO — Supportive care ke baad bhi 24h mein aaram nahi, ya bukhar barkaraar
- DOCTOR KO 24 GHANTE MEIN DIKHAO — Cracked nipple se clear infection ya baar-baar mastitis ho raha
Emergency: 112 · 102 · 108
Overview
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