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Factors for Developing Mastitis

Last Updated on Feb 06, 2016
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What are the factors for developing Mastitis?

  • Women aged 21-35 are more likely to develop mastitis
  • Complications during delivery may increase mastitis occurrence
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  • Poor nutrition, high salt and fat intake, anemia may increase incidence of mastitis
  • Maternal stress and fatigue may cause mastitis
  • Injury in the breasts from any cause can damage gland tissue and ducts and this could lead to mastitis
  • Antioxidants, Vitamin E, A and selenium intake reduces mastitis occurrence 

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