Patient's question:
Besides having a sudden fever of 38°C five days after giving birth, experiencing breast pain but no engorgement or milk flow, and taking Chaihu injection and Yanli Xiao capsules, can I breastfeed the child? No, you need to wait several hours after taking the medication before breastfeeding. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Suggest stopping breastfeeding, conduct a blood test, and consider it may be caused by breast inflammation. Oral cephalosporin antibiotics can be administered, and the breasts should be kept clean and dry. Massage, cold compresses, and manual expression of the breast can be applied to dislodge the lump, followed by using a breast pump to extract milk to prevent clogged milk ducts. Avoid smoked, spicy, and irritating foods. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in fiber like cabbage, chives, and celery, to maintain regular bowel movements. Once the temperature returns to normal, breastfeeding can be resumed three days later.