Three main stages of female mastitis

summary

For women, mastitis is a common disease. There are many kinds of mastitis, which can be classified according to the causes. It can be divided into acute suppurative mastitis, periareolar fistula, plasma cell mastitis and so on. The most common type is acute mastitis, which is divided into three stages. The first stage is called the stage of redness or breast swelling; the second stage is called the stage of abscess formation; the third stage is called the late stage of abscess collapse. Each of the three stages has its own manifestation. Mastitis must be treated as soon as possible.

Three main stages of female mastitis

1. The first stage of mastitis: redness and swelling or breast lump. This stage has not formed abscess, breast skin color is normal or slightly red, slightly hot. It usually occurs on the outside or inside of the breast. Patients may have chills, high fever, loss of appetite, breast pain and other symptoms.

2. The second stage of mastitis: abscess formation. This stage develops from the first stage. Inflammation continued to develop, tissue necrosis, abscess formation. Compared with the first stage, the local skin of the breast was red, hot and the pain was aggravated. At the same time, the systemic symptoms were aggravated in the first stage.

3. The third stage of mastitis: the late stage of abscess. After ulceration, it refers to the ulceration of abscess. The abscess will break itself when it matures. It can also be operated to remove pus. If the abscess drainage unobstructed, combined with antibiotic treatment and pay attention to hygiene, can also slowly recover; if the drainage is not unobstructed, long-term does not heal, may also form chronic mastitis or breast fistula.

matters needing attention

Acute mastitis can be prevented. Expectant mothers should pay attention to prevent the accumulation of milk and keep their nipples clean. Once found to have similar symptoms of acute mastitis, to go to the hospital as soon as possible to determine whether for acute mastitis. If it is, we must cooperate with the doctor and treat it as soon as possible. In order to avoid further deterioration of the disease.