Your doctor will complete an overall physical exam and get some information about your signs and symptoms. A culture of your breast milk or discharge may enable your doctor to decide the best antibiotic for you, particularly if you have a serious infection.
Some uncommon types of breast conditions likewise can cause redness and swelling that could, at first, be mistaken for mastitis. Your doctor may suggest a mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy or medications to treat it and make sure that you don’t have breast malignancy.
TREATMENT
Mastitis treatment may include:
- Antibiotics
- Pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Your doctor may refer you to a lactation adviser for help and support. That help may include the following:
- Avoiding delayed over filling of your breast without draining before breastfeeding
- Massaging the breast while breastfeeding, from the affected part down towards the areola
- Be sure your breast drains totally while breast feeding
- Breast-feeding from the affected side first
- Varying your breast-feeding positions