Mastitis

Question 1

What is mastitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the breast or udder

Question 2

What is it associated w?

Answer 2

breastfeeding

Question 3

When should mastitis be treated?

Answer 3

systemically unwell
nipple fissure present
sx dont improve after 12-24h of effective milk removal
if culture indicates inf

Question 4

Should women continue or stop breastfeeding during treatment of mastitis?

Answer 4

continue

Question 5

What is a complication of mastitis?

Answer 5

breast abscess

Question 6

How does mastitis differ from engorgement?

Answer 6

engorgement affects both breasts

Question 7

What is rx of mastitis?

Answer 7

flucloxacillin for 10-14 days

Question 8

When does engorgement usually occur?

Answer 8

first few days after infant is born

Question 9

How does engorgement present?

Answer 9

fever (usually settles within 24 hrs)
red breasts
pain

Question 10

What are complications of engorgement?

Answer 10

blocked milk ducts, mastitis and difficulties with breastfeeding and, subsequently, milk supply.