Patient's question:
I am breastfeeding, and there are lumps on both breasts, which are of different sizes and quite numerous. They don't hurt, the skin isn't red, and I don't have a fever. I was diagnosed with milk stasis at the hospital and prescribed deer antler powder. The lumps have softened considerably after taking traditional Chinese medicine, but they still haven't fully resolved. It's been almost a month now. I'd like to ask the doctor:1. How can I recover more quickly?
2. Can I wean to treat this? Will it cause any adverse effects? First question supplement:
3. Is there any specific medicine or method that can cure this quickly?
4. I used to have fibroadenomas. Now that I'm breastfeeding, what should I do?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, don't worry too much. Your condition is caused by poor milk duct drainage and milk accumulation.Recommendation: You should apply heat first, then gently massage the hardened area. Do this several times a day, for 10-15 minutes each time. Every 5 minutes, express milk or use a breast pump to remove it. It's best to empty it completely. Then, buy some Xiao Chai Hu Granules, which should help soften the lump in two days.
After massaging, the milk expressed should not be given to the baby, as this can easily cause indigestion. In the future, try to avoid engorgement as much as possible.