Mastitis Symptoms
Disease description:
I have a female friend in her thirties who went to the hospital due to breast pain. The examination results showed she has mastitis. What are the symptoms of mastitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Lei
Mastitis symptoms include breast pain, breast lumps, nipple discharge, high fever with chills, abscess formation, etc.
1. Breast pain: This is the most common symptom of mastitis, manifested as redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the breast, with increased pain upon palpation.
2. Breast lumps: When touching the breast, patients may detect lumps of varying sizes, which are more common in lactating women.
3. Nipple discharge: If mastitis is complicated by intraductal papilloma or duct ectasia, patients may experience nipple discharge.
4. High fever and chills: As mastitis progresses, patients may develop systemic symptoms such as chills, high fever, and rapid pulse.
5. Abscess formation: If mastitis is not treated promptly, breast tissue may undergo necrosis and liquefaction, leading to abscess formation.
When women experience the above symptoms, they should seek timely medical consultation for diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment according to the physician's recommendations. Meanwhile, during treatment, patients should maintain good personal hygiene, ensuring the nipple area remains clean and dry, which helps prevent further progression of the condition.
