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Is Mastitis A Common Problem With Lactating Women?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Oct 2014
Question: is mastitis a common problem in lactating women?
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Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic .

Yes mastitis and breast abscess are very common during lactation period . The cause is due to hormonal imbalance and due to bites at the nipple by baby . From this area infection enters breast and cause inflammation (mastitis) . Also the nipple area will be moist all the time and prone for inflammation.

Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help.

Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
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Is Mastitis A Common Problem With Lactating Women?

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic . Yes mastitis and breast abscess are very common during lactation period . The cause is due to hormonal imbalance and due to bites at the nipple by baby . From this area infection enters breast and cause inflammation (mastitis) . Also the nipple area will be moist all the time and prone for inflammation. Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help. Regards Dr.Deepika Patil