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What Is Lactational Mastitis?
This season, we will focus on female health and discuss common health issues, starting with lactational mastitis. Lactational mastitis occurs in at least 2% to 20% of breastfeeding people would have it. And of course, some of you may already know this, but it is an inflammation (the swelling of the mammary glands). Symptoms could often include pain. Just like the symptoms of every rash, pain erythema, in this case, the breast will be indurated, and there will also be some swelling. Early identification allows for conservative management and, therefore, prevents complications and allows continued breastfeeding of the child.