Patient's question:
I am currently breastfeeding. Only my right breast has milk. I started getting mastitis yesterday. The surface is red and it hurts! I also have a fever. But my child refuses to eat anything but breast milk. Even after taking fever-reducing medicine, it hasn't helped! I got some Xiaozhengwan and Qingre Sanjiesan from the pharmacy. When I read the instructions at home, I found out that Xiaozhengwan cannot be taken during breastfeeding. So, can I still take it?Doctor's answer:
Mastitis can occur in breastfeeding women. In clinical diagnosis, if a patient develops mastitis, it is generally not advisable to stop breastfeeding. Stopping breastfeeding can not only interfere with the baby's feeding but also create an opportunity for milk stasis. However, the affected breast should be stopped from breastfeeding or milk should be expressed completely using a breast pump to promote the smooth discharge of milk. In some cases, local cold compresses can be applied to help reduce early-stage inflammation.