If mastitis is caused by an infection, the usual approach is to prescribe antibiotics for 10 days. In addition, the specialist may recommend certain pain relievers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, to relieve discomfort from breast swelling.
If mastitis is caused by a blocked milk duct, then the treatment will focus on improving milk drainage. To achieve this, it is necessary to follow a series of recommendations, such as changing the breastfeeding position and nursing the baby more frequently.
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Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
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