علاج التهاب الثدي الإرضاعي — بدون حساسية للبنسلين

References

• Lactational mastitis is an inflammatory process affecting the lactating breast.
• Regular oral paracetamol is first line treatment.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be added.
• As S. aureus is the common causative organism, antibiotic therapy of choice at least 5 days of flucloxacillin or dicloxacillin in a dose of 500 mg four times per day.
• Gentle massage and warm compress prior to feeding (may encourage milk flow).
• Application of cold packs after feeding (may help alleviate pain).
• Regular and complete drainage of breast (use breast pump if needed).
• Women with mastitis should be reviewed within 24–48 hours to ensure that the inflammation is settling.