Mastitis
A painful infection of the breast tissue.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Possible causes are a blocked milk duct or bacteria entering the breast. It usually occurs within the first three months of breast-feeding.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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