Symptomatic treatment

Treatment by using Analgesics like Ibuprofen or Aspirin is given to reduce pain and inflammation.

Complementary/Alternative/Other Therapeutics

Pus stripping - Is the process of removing pus from the abscess, it is a more painful procedure but more effective than removal of milk.

Therapeutic ultrasound - This method is used to treat breast engorgement and mastitis.

Cabbage leaves - Used for relieving of symptoms of engorgement. Used as cold packs to overcome pain.

Food diets - Avoid taking fatty foods.

Homeopathy treatment - Use of belladonna, Phytolacca, chamomilla, sulphur and Bellis perenis.

Herbal treatment - Use of Chinese herbs for treatment - Fructus gleditsiae.

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

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