Patient's question:
I've been a new mom for about half a month now, but recently my breasts have been constantly swollen and sore, sometimes even painfully so. Now I feel all cold, and my mom says it's due to recurrent fever caused by clogged milk ducts. What should I do about recurrent fever from clogged milk ducts?Doctor's answer:
Blocked milk duct fever requires timely body temperature measurement. If it's just a low fever, you can apply a warm towel to the breast, massage it with your hand, and use a breast pump to express the milk. At the same time, you can apply a warm towel to your forehead or take a warm bath. If it's a high fever, you should seek medical attention promptly from a formal hospital and, under the guidance of a doctor, use anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing medications in a timely manner.1. Blocked milk duct fever is usually a symptom of acute mastitis, often caused by blocked milk ducts or bacteria entering through the nipple. Timely treatment is necessary, as it can easily develop into acute suppurative mastitis if left untreated.
2. During blocked milk duct fever, temporarily stop breastfeeding, but make sure to express the milk when your breasts feel full. At the same time, use medications under the guidance of a doctor as recommended.