Patient's question:
Hello, I have pain on the outer side of my left breast at midnight. Later, I developed a fever, felt weak, and had the urge to vomit, but couldn't. My temperature was 38.5°C. I took a hot bath and it dropped to 38.1°C. I also took a package of Xiao Chaihu. I suspect it might be acute mastitis. Should I go to the hospital for an IV drip? Can I still breastfeed now? I am only breastfeeding from the healthy side, and I pumped all the milk from the painful side.Doctor's answer:
There may be a possibility of milk stasis or mastitis. It is recommended that you use a breast pump to express the milk and take some safe anti-inflammatory drugs such as Amoxicillin, Cefixime, etc. Applying local heat can also help.The occurrence of fibrocystic breast changes not only affects women's lives but can also lead to gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is best to have a gynecological ultrasound examination at the hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. Pay attention to personal hygiene and keep the vulvar skin clean.