Patient's question:
Doctor, good! Three days ago, I sweated and went out, then got a fever that night with a temperature of 38.8 degrees. On the third night, I took fever-reducing medicine, and the fever went down. During this time, I didn’t feed the baby milk, but used a breast pump to express milk. However, the milk got blocked, and there’s a hard lump under my left breast. It hurts when I touch it, and I can’t express it. Now my head still hurts a bit. I don’t know how to solve this hard lump. Should I feed the baby directly, or should I have a lactation consultant help to express the lump before feeding the baby? Will feeding directly interfere with the baby? After all, the lump hasn’t been resolved since the fever and medication.Doctor's answer:
This situation is still considered to be caused by a cold leading to stomach issues. It is transmitted to the baby through the respiratory tract, so it is essential to wear a mask. If no medication has been used, you can continue breastfeeding the baby. Encourage the baby to suck more, or you can also use a warm towel for cold compress. At the same time, it is important to maintain a good mood and drink plenty of water. Generally, it will gradually improve within three to five days. Currently, there is a possibility that you may have mastitis. It is recommended to measure your temperature to check if you have a fever. If there is no fever, you can take oral medication and apply local cold compress.