Mastitis
Mastitis affects up to a third of breastfeeding women. It’s characterised by sore, inflamed breast tissue – usually only affecting one breast. It occurs when a milk duct is blocked and symptoms often come on suddenly.
Mastitis can affect men and women who are not lactating, but it is very rare.
A burning pain which may be consistent, or only when you breastfeed.
A hard lump in your breast.
White discharge from your nipple, which may also contain blood.
The swollen area of your breast might be hot, or visibly red – but this is often only visible on white or pale skin.
Flu-like symptoms, like fever, chills, fatigue and aches.
It can also be caused when milk builds up and doesn’t have a chance to be relieved – this may be due to latching issues, favouring one breast when you feed your baby, missing feeds, or an injury to your milk duct.
Mastitis can be caused by a bacterial infection – especially if you have an open wound around your nipple. If you’re not breastfeeding, this is the most likely cause.
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