Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 06, 2016

What are the treatment procedures for treating Lactation Mastitis conditions?

Treatment is given to facilitate recovery and to prevent complications.
Breast feeding should not be stopped, feeding helps in proper drainage of the breast and continuing to breast feed does not cause any risk to the nursing infant.
Treatment involves bed rest, increased fluid intake, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics.

Treatment for Blocked duct

Blocked duct can be treated by removing milk stasis and avoiding obstruction to milk flow.
White spots that appear at the end of the nipple can be removed with sterile needle or cloth.

Published on Feb 06, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 06, 2016

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