Patient's question:
Currently breastfeeding, the baby is 50 days old. My left breast has become blocked for the third time. The previous two times, there were small white spots, followed by hard lumps. I went to the breast surgery department for milk extraction, where the doctor pierced the white spots with a needle and expressed the milk. However, there were only a few small hard lumps left, and the doctor advised me to apply heat at home and let the baby suck more. This is the third time it has happened. Today, I visited a different hospital, and the doctor said to express the milk at home, apply warm compresses, and let the baby suck more, without needing to worry about it. But now the small white spots have grown larger, and I’m afraid there might be an infection. Additionally, there are still hard lumps in the breast. What should I do next? I previously had an ultrasound, which showed no issues with the breast, and there was no fever or redness.Doctor's answer:
Your condition should be mastitis, which is caused by poor hygiene habits or incorrect breastfeeding methods. It is essential to seek active treatment now. Pay attention to good hygiene practices, apply warm compresses to the breasts, and maintain the of the milk ducts. Oral anti-inflammatory medication or intravenous treatment should be administered, and you should recover quickly. It is crucial to pay attention to proper feeding methods. Try to ensure the baby empties the breasts each time, and use a breast pump to empty them if the baby does not finish feeding. Wishing you a happy life.