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mastitis
Inflammation of one or more mammary glands witin the breast, usually in a lactating woman.

Mastitis can be felt as a hard, sore spot within the breast and it can be caused by an infection in the breast or by a plugged milk duct.

Treatment includes resting and applying warm compresses to the affected area, and for those who are lactating, it helps to nurse a baby and to express (squeeze out) milk frequently.

"Expressing milk" refers to using the fingers to rhythmically compress a breast so milk comes out, which is collected in a sterile container. It is an alternative to a manual or electric pump.

Mastitis is most common in women during breastfeeding in the second or third postpartum week; however, it may occur at any age.

The importance of personal hygiene and general care of the breasts is emphasized for breast-feeding mothers.

Mothers are encouraged to get adequate rest and drink copious fluids.

This entry is located in the following units: -itis (page 4) masto-, mast-, -mastia, -masty + (page 2)
Word Entries containing the term: “mastitis
interstitial mastitis
Inflammation of connective tissue of the breast.
This entry is located in the following units: inter-, intero- (page 16) masto-, mast-, -mastia, -masty + (page 1)
parenchymatous mastitis
Inflammation of the secreting tissue of the breast.
This entry is located in the following unit: masto-, mast-, -mastia, -masty + (page 3)
stagnation mastitis
Painful distention of the breast occurring during early lactation.
This entry is located in the following unit: masto-, mast-, -mastia, -masty + (page 3)
suppurative mastitis
Inflammation of the breast with the formation of pus.
This entry is located in the following unit: suppurant-, suppura- (page 1)