2023-06-19 05:10:00
Mastitis is a breast infection that can cause chest pain. Usually only one breast is affected, rarely both. You can find out more regarding the causes, symptoms and treatment options here.
Mastitis – what is it?
Mastitis refers to inflammation of the mammary gland. It comes most often during childbirth and lactation as puerpal mastitis. This inflammation affects, according to the online portal of the pharmaceutical manufacturer Dr. cade kade.deup to nine percent of breastfeeding mothers.
It can also occur outside of breastfeeding as mastitis non-puerpalis. In rare cases, even men can be affected. It causes chest pain and a number of other symptoms that we explain in more detail in the following section.
Symptoms of mastitis
According to the women’s health website Frauenaerzte-im-netz.de, acute mastitis has numerous symptoms: The breast feels tight, is hot and swollen. redness and hard sores are also common. Sometimes purulent discharge comes out of the nipple. Abscesses can also form. No wonder it can cause chest pain. Even fever can occur as part of a breast infection.
Causes of mastitis
Puerpal mastitis can be caused by invading germs. These enter the milk duct via sore nipples from the baby’s mouth.
Also a engorgement Favors mastitis and thus chest pain. Especially mothers who are under stress and therefore have a weakened immune system can get breast infections.
In the case of mastitis non puerpalis, on the other hand, the cause lies in increased secretion in the breast. If the secretion cannot drain properly, it builds up and penetrates the surrounding connective tissue. This can lead to breast infection. What causes this accumulation of secretion is often unclear. This type of breast infection in particular can indicate another disease. This includes syphilis, tuberculosis and fungal infections.
If the above symptoms are true, then be sure to see a doctor for chest pain relief and proper treatment of the inflammation.
Treatment options for chest pain
To relieve breast pain, you can cool the affected breast and wear a bra that stabilizes your breasts, preventing unnecessary movement.
Depending on the cause, mastitis is usually treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics.
If a abscess has formed, it may need to be surgically removed.
A mammography will also be useful to rule out a carcinoma. But you should clarify this with your doctor.
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