Question 1

what is the best treatment for granulomastosa  mastitis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: 1. Control of high prolactin levels with medication if present. 2. Control of blood sugar if diabetes mellitus is present. 3. Occasionally immune modulating drugs are used if first 2 issues are managed or not relevant.

Question 2

granulamatous lobular mastitis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: If proven, observation and symptomatic treatment may lead to resolution.  If no improvement, steroids can be used. Typically related to tb.

Question 3

what is the treatment for someone with non-septic mastitis?

Accepted Answer

Mastitis: massage, warm compressors, breast pumping if lactating

Question 4

im 28, mastitis, got a fever of 38.7, penicillin skin test +, and my baby is 40 days old. what treatment should i take? can i breastfeeding

Accepted Answer

Need chk: your mastitis should be treated with non penicillin antibiotics since you are allergic to penicillin
specially since you have a fever
if itinfection is one sided you can pump from that side and feed or for 2-3 days give formula

Question 5

history of lactational mastitis(3 rnds of abx 2 yrs ago).not bf'ing now. breast infection 2wks ago treated with doxy reoccured w/in wk. treatment?

Accepted Answer

BREAST INFECTION: Recurrent breast infection can recurr if not completely treated or spread from the previous infection. Sometimes they are resistant to the antibiotic.

Question 6

what is the best tretment for granulomastosa mastitis?

Accepted Answer

GM: Methotrexate alone or in combination with steroids has been used with good success.Treatment with a combination of glucocorticoids and prolactin lowering medications such as bromocriptine or Cabergoline was used with good success, steroid therapy for approx 6 months can be effective too, but can cause other undersirable side effects.

Question 7

what is the treatment for breast infection?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Breast infection/mastitis will usually respond to antibiotics and if lactating establishing proper emptying which is best done by breastfeeding.  If an abscess developes, it may require aspiration and/or open drainage.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of mastitis in a child?

Accepted Answer

Same as adult: The symptoms are pain, redness, a lump, fever and chills. If you have concerns, please see your doctor or a breast specialist.

Question 9

what are symptoms of mastitis and how can i encourage my milk to dry up?

Accepted Answer

Mastitis: Mastitis presents with breast pain and fever.See your doctor immediately if you have symptoms. You can dry up by applying cold compresses to your breasts.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of mastitis?

Accepted Answer

Breast infection : Mastitis is an infection in the tissue of the breast. It usually caused by a common bacteria (like staph or strep) found on skin. The bacteria enter through a break or crack in the skin, usually on the nipple. The infection takes place in the fatty tissue of the breast and causes swelling. This can feel like a hard, painful lump and may be red or warm.  You may have a fever and flu like symptoms.

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Im 28, mastitis, got a fever of 38.7, penicillin skin test +, and my baby is 40 days old. what treatment should i take? can i breastfeeding

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History of lactational mastitis(3 rnds of abx 2 yrs ago).not bf'ing now. breast infection 2wks ago treated with doxy reoccured w/in wk. treatment?

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