Women aged 21-35 are more likely to develop mastitis
Complications during delivery may increase mastitis occurrence
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
Published on Feb 06, 2016
Last Updated on Feb 06, 2016
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