women s health issues
Breast Infection and Breast Abscess
Breast infection
 Mastitis do not often develop, except around the time of childbirth or after an injury or surgery. Having diabetes or taking corticosteroids increases the risk of breast infections. The most common symptom of mastitis (including breast infections) is a swollen, red area that feels warm and tender. An uncommon type of breast cancer called Other characteristics can cause similar symptoms. A breast infection after childbirth is treated by breastfeeding, massage, or use of a breast pump to empty milk from the breast. Sometimes antibiotics are needed. Breast infections at other times are treated with antibiotics. If taking antibiotics does not relieve the infection, doctors do an evaluation to check for cancer. 