The causes of mastitis caused by stasis
Release time : 05/08/2025 09:30:02
Mastitis is a common phenomenon after childbirth, but many people don't understand it well, and it may delay the disease, which will make the disease more serious.
Stasis mastitis is also very harmful to women, so what is the cause? The cause of mastitis Mastitis is a relatively common disease in women during pregnancy. It is mostly caused by lack of attention during pregnancy that leads to milk accumulation and formation of mastitis.
If not treated promptly, it is very harmful to women.
What are the causes of stagnate mastitis? 1. Lactostasis is the most fundamental cause of mastitis.
When milk deposits, bacteria reproduce and grow faster.
Accumulated milk can easily compress blood vessels and lymph vessels, which will hinder normal blood circulation at this time, so acute mastitis is prone to occur.
2. Inexperienced lactation during the puerperium can easily lead to nipple ulceration or cracking, with the development of erosion or small ulcers.
When a person has a puncture wound, the germ can enter through that puncture and spread along the lymphatic vessels to the actual tissue of the breast, leading to mastitis.
3. During puberty, some girls may experience breast development. Wearing tight underwear or only wearing bras can affect the aesthetic of the breasts and also impair blood circulation, increasing the risk of mastitis.
4. When a woman suffers from mastitis, she may also have underlying conditions. Nowadays, society is more open-minded.
Women's diseases are becoming increasingly common, and some unmarried women may develop inflammation in other parts of the body, which can lead to mastitis.
For example, chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis, and periodontitis.
These diseases are caused by blood flow or lymphatic expansion to the breast tissues, leading to mastitis.
What is mastitis? It is a condition that can easily occur in primiparas during lactation.
This is because after the first delivery, lack of experience in breastfeeding can easily lead to milk accumulation and the formation of mastitis.
So what exactly is mastitis? Let's have a detailed understanding together.
1. According to the development process of the disease, mastitis can be divided into two types: one is static mastitis, and the other is suppurative mastitis.
Mastitis is acute mastitis, and suppurative infection can easily occur at this time.
2. Purulent mastitis occurs in virtually all postpartum women and typically appears three to four weeks after delivery, characterized by localized swelling, pain, redness, warmth, and the presence of a lump or even abscess formation. Furthermore, body temperature rises and white blood cell count increases.
3. Prior to the formation of an abscess, anti-infective treatment is typically employed to facilitate milk excretion. Once an abscess has formed, surgical debridement and drainage are the primary therapeutic approaches.
Mammary gland inflammation often results from blockage and milk stagnation, as well as direct bacterial invasion. It can also occur due to bacteria entering through tears in the nipple or areola, penetrating into the mammary ducts, and then spreading along lymphatic drainage channels into the mammary lobules, causing infection.
4. Therefore, it is essential to take preventive measures during lactation to prevent mastitis, which can cause more severe physical pain for the mother.
Therefore, it is crucial to properly care for the breasts during lactation.
What are the symptoms of mastitis? During lactation, it is common for women to experience breast soreness. However, some women are not aware of the symptoms of mastitis and fail to take adequate precautions when experiencing these symptoms, which can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment, thereby increasing the risk of developing mastitis.
What are the symptoms of mastitis? 1. In cases of mastitis during non-lactation periods, the condition typically presents with chills, high fever, and systemic toxic symptoms.
Moreover, the breast on the affected side may enlarge, become hardened, and exhibit redness, with an ache or pain upon pressure.
2. If there is local softening in the short term, it indicates that an abscess has formed and requires incision and drainage.
In the affected side, there is usually a mass in the axillary lymph nodes, and the white blood cell count will be elevated.
At the initial stage of symptoms, breast swelling and localized lumps are observed, accompanied by pain.
If the condition is not treated in a timely manner, symptoms such as aversion to cold, chills, or fever may recur, with some patients even experiencing a rise in body temperature to 39°C or higher.
4. In cases where acute mastitis symptoms occur, everyone's manifestation may not be the same. If there is local inflammation, taking antibiotics might not have any symptoms.
However, if treatment is not timely, the breast may rupture and the local tissue may be destroyed. Severe cases may lead to mastodynia.
Treatment for mastitis: In the postpartum period, some situations are not very clear because of this, which can easily lead to mastitis.
Mastitis usually occurs within one month after childbirth. What should I do after mastitis occurs? 1. In the early treatment of mastitis, the main purpose is to open the breast.
As long as you seize the opportunity of early treatment, you can control the condition.
You can choose traditional Chinese medicine mainly to soothe the liver and clear heat, and smooth breast to relieve swelling. You can also use breast massage, which is also conducive to the elimination of lumps.
2. By massaging the breast, it can promote the smooth flow of milk and also help the discharge of milk.
The course of mastitis during lactation usually takes six to ten days. Some anti-inflammatory drugs can usually be added to treat it and it is usually cured within one to two weeks.
3. In the middle stage of mastitis, the focus of treatment of lump children is to reduce swelling and avoid suppuration and infection.
Many patients with mastitis lose favorable opportunity for treatment at an early stage, which forms inflammatory masses.
The appearance of inflammatory masses in children is mostly due to the use of large amounts of antibacterial drugs in the early stages.
4. In the later stage of mastitis, the condition is more serious, mainly through drainage of pus and promotes healing.
Patients with unexpected mastitis need to undergo surgical incision to drain the pus and heal within two weeks after drainage.
You need to go to the hospital for surgery, incision and drainage, and puncture, suction and irrigation according to the location of the abscess. After surgery, anti-infective drugs need to be added, which will help wound healing.
Precautions for mastitis: When mastitis does not occur as scheduled, more careful care is needed.
Moreover, there are many things to pay attention to in daily life that will facilitate the recovery from mastitis.
What should mastitis patients pay attention to during lactation? 1. Don't prolactin too early during lactation, because your baby's meal intake is very small a week ago, and the milk is enough for the baby at this time, so there is no need for additional prolactin. If prolactin is prolactin, mastitis will easily form., causing certain harm to the body.
2. Make sure the baby can completely encompass the entire areola.
When sucking on one breast, be sure to switch to the other breast.
You should not let your baby sleep with the nipple in your mouth to avoid excessive suction, which will cause chapped nipples and allow bacteria to invade.
3. If the baby cannot absorb all the milk, he needs to use a breast pump to suck all the remaining milk after nursing, so as to avoid the occurrence of mastitis caused by milk accumulation.
4. Also keep your breasts clean and comfortable. Before breastfeeding for the first time, you must carefully clean your breasts with clean water, especially in the areas where the nipples and areola are.
Then use a towel to apply hot compress to the breast, which can help smooth the breast tube and prevent the occurrence of mastitis.
When mastitis occurs, it is usually caused by milk accumulation.
Accumulation of milk can easily lead to bacterial reproduction, which can easily lead to abscesses, which is very harmful to nursing women, so if you don't go as scheduled, you must actively prevent mastitis.
* The medical part covered in this article is for reading and reference only.
If you experience discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. For accurate diagnosis and treatment, please consult with a licensed healthcare professional in person.