women s health issues
Mastitis
Introduction
A breast infection ( Breast Infection and Breast Abscess ) can occur after delivery ( An infected breast usually appears red and swollen and feels warm and tender. Only part of the breast may be red and sore. Women may have a fever. Less commonly, breast infections happen after an injury or surgery. Having diabetes or taking corticosteroids increases the risk of breast infections. Rarely, breast infections result in a pocket of pus ( Breast Infection and Breast Abscess ). The area around the abscess swells, and pus may drain from the nipple. Doctors base the diagnosis on results of a physical examination. If a breast infection develops after delivery, women should usually continue to breastfeed. 