Can milk supply recover after a decrease due to blocked ducts?
Apr 10, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
In case of milk stasis, appropriate warm compresses should be applied to help unblock the mammary ducts, which can promote milk drainage and improve local blood circulation to some extent. If obvious symptoms such as redness, swelling, or pain occur, it may indicate acute mastitis, and prompt medical attention is recommended. Under a doctor's guidance, antibiotics such as azithromycin tablets, erythromycin tablets, or tetracycline tablets may be prescribed for treatment.
Reduced milk supply after milk blockage is generally caused by milk stasis, and may either return to normal or fail to recover, depending on the specific situation. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Recovery is possible
When milk stasis occurs without other obvious symptoms, appropriate warm compresses should be applied to help unblock the milk ducts. This can promote milk ejection to some extent and improve local blood circulation. If obvious symptoms such as redness, swelling, or pain are present, it may indicate acute mastitis. In such cases, prompt medical attention is necessary. Under a doctor's guidance, antibiotics such as azithromycin tablets, erythromycin tablets, or tetracycline tablets may be prescribed to reduce inflammation. If necessary, surgical incision and drainage might also be required. With proper treatment, milk supply usually returns to normal.
2. Recovery may not be possible
If the condition is not treated promptly after diagnosis, it may lead to abnormal breast function and reduced milk production, which might not be reversible.
During treatment, strictly follow the doctor’s instructions and do not adjust medication dosage on your own, to avoid worsening of the condition.
