Mastitis

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It is the inflammation of the breast usually associated with breastfeeding. 

Clinical Presentation 

• May develop rapidly
• Breast becomes red and swollen, tenderness, warmth and burning sensation
• Fever

Non-pharmacological Treatment 

• Drinking plenty of liquids and resting 
• Feed the baby more frequently and ensure adequate emptying  
• Expressing the milk more often in non-breastfeeding mothers 

Pharmacological Treatment 

C: flucloxacillin + amoxycillin (FDC) (PO) 500mg 12hourly for 5-7days 

OR 

B: amoxycillin + clavulanic acid (FDC)(PO) 625mg 12hourly for 5-7days                                  

AND 

A: ibuprofen (PO) 500mg 8hourly for 5days 

OR  

A: paracetamol (PO) 500–1000mg 8hourly for 5days