Patient's question:
Got postpartum mastitis and want to get better as soon as possible.Doctor's answer:
This depends on the new mother's constitution and treatment method. If the constitution improves and the treatment is correct, it usually takes two or three days to recover. Mastitis is basically caused by milk stasis for too long, leading to inflammation. The best approach is to first unblock the milk ducts and then reduce inflammation. If it's not too serious, taking some traditional Chinese medicine anti-inflammatory medication will help, and it won't affect breastfeeding. If it's very serious and the fever doesn't subside, then it's necessary to receive intravenous saline to reduce inflammation. With fruits and saltwater, the baby cannot be breastfed; it's essential to wait until the medication has dissipated before breastfeeding the baby.