Q: blocked duct or mastitis? red hot patch on breast. its very tender, full feeling, no lump or fever yet but feeling achy & tired started <24 hours ago

? Both: I am not sure if you are nursing, but if you are better not from that breast for now, alternate warm and cold compresses, use a pain killer, if no improvement in few hours, please see your doctor

Q: hi! i'm experiencing a 102 fever, breast tenderness and redness at the sore spot. my sister is an ibcllc and advised it could be mastitis. ?

Could be: It is not feasible to provide a more meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. If you do not have a doctor, go the emergency room of the nearest hospital. Wish you good health.

Q: my left breast near my armpit is sore to touch with lumps. no fever, redness or flu symptoms. is it mastitis? i breastfeed

Mastitis: It could be mastitis. I would continue breastfeeding and seek evaluation with a physician. If it is an early mastitis, antibiotics will likely be needed.

Q: does breast infection cause fever

Yes.: Fever can be a sign of infection, including infection of the breasts.

Q: left breast extremely sore and swollen, nipple swollen, gland in breast swollen, breast is hot, skin on breast is stripping, fever. breast infection?

Sounds suspicious: It sounds suspicious for an infection, you need to see your MD and might need antibiotics.

Q: how long does malaise associated with mastitis last?

Resolve w/ treatment: Malaise with a breast abscess is not a common symptom. This usually means a more serious infection that may be beyond the breast. Treatment for a breast abscess include drainage/aspiration and antibiotics. I highly recommend you contact your doctor for a complete evaluation.

Question 1

with mastitis, how long does a fever last when prescribed flucloxacillin ?

Accepted Answer

Should get better in: 2-3 days after starting antibiotic. If it persists after that, please call your doctor.

Question 2

i have mastitis and fever. shared a bowl of icecream with my baby without thinking. is mastitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious: But don't feed your baby ice cream!  it has too much sugar.  Keep high sugar foods away from children as long as possible.  
Actually, nursing your baby can help to resolve your mastitis quicker.

Question 3

have a periductal mastitis causing high fever .(99.9-103.6) can't afford to see a doctor, how can i treat it at home.

Accepted Answer

Virtual visit: If this diagnosis is correct then you will need antibiotics.  Breast infections are not that common in 22 year olds unless you are breastfeeding. If you can not see a doctor in person consider doing a Virtual visit with a doctor in your state on Healthtap  now.

Question 4

dxd mastitis on tuesday, prescription dicloxacill 500 mg qid. 11 doses so far, fever still 99.6, breast very red, pain improved but still hurts to use that pec.?

Accepted Answer

Have you called Dr ?: While Dicloxacillin is usually an excellent choice, sometimes it does not work the way we would hope to.  Are you nursing?  If so you should be nursing through the pain, sorry but it helps it clear faster. Also putting moist warm towels and standing in a hot shower will help. At any rate, get back to your doctor with feedback on how you are doing!

Question 5

blocked duct or mastitis? red hot patch on breast. its very tender, full feeling, no lump or fever yet but feeling achy & tired started <24 hours ago

Accepted Answer

? Both: I am not sure if you are nursing, but if you are better not from that breast for now, alternate warm and cold compresses, use a pain killer, if no improvement in few hours, please see your doctor

Question 6

hi! i'm experiencing a 102 fever, breast tenderness and redness at the sore spot. my sister is an ibcllc and 
advised it could be mastitis. ?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It is not feasible to provide a more meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. If you do not have a doctor, go the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
Wish you good health.

Question 7

my left breast near my armpit is sore to touch with lumps. no fever, redness or flu symptoms. is it mastitis? i breastfeed

Accepted Answer

Mastitis: It could be mastitis.  I would continue breastfeeding and seek evaluation with a physician.  If it is an early mastitis, antibiotics will likely be needed.

Question 8

does breast infection cause fever

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Fever can be a sign of infection, including infection of the breasts.

Question 9

left breast extremely sore and swollen, nipple swollen, gland in breast swollen, breast is hot, skin on breast is stripping, fever. breast infection?

Accepted Answer

Sounds suspicious: It sounds suspicious for an infection, you need to see your MD and might need antibiotics.

Question 10

how long does malaise associated with mastitis last?

Accepted Answer

Resolve w/ treatment: Malaise with a breast abscess is not a common symptom.  This usually means a more serious infection that may be beyond the breast.  Treatment for a breast abscess include drainage/aspiration and antibiotics. I highly recommend you contact your doctor for a complete evaluation.

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How long does fever associated with mastitis last

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With mastitis, how long does a fever last when prescribed flucloxacillin ?

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I have mastitis and fever. shared a bowl of icecream with my baby without thinking. is mastitis contagious?

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Have a periductal mastitis causing high fever .(99.9-103.6) can't afford to see a doctor, how can i treat it at home.

A member asked:

Dxd mastitis on tuesday, prescription dicloxacill 500 mg qid. 11 doses so far, fever still 99.6, breast very red, pain improved but still hurts to use that pec.?

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Blocked duct or mastitis? red hot patch on breast. its very tender, full feeling, no lump or fever yet but feeling achy & tired started <24 hours ago

A member asked:

Hi! i'm experiencing a 102 fever, breast tenderness and redness at the sore spot. my sister is an ibcllc and advised it could be mastitis. ?

A member asked:

My left breast near my armpit is sore to touch with lumps. no fever, redness or flu symptoms. is it mastitis? i breastfeed

A member asked:

Does breast infection cause fever

A member asked:

Left breast extremely sore and swollen, nipple swollen, gland in breast swollen, breast is hot, skin on breast is stripping, fever. breast infection?

A member asked:

How long does malaise associated with mastitis last?

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