Mastitis?

It started yesterday with a clogged duct on left breast which I can't seem to remove with pumping. Then evening time I developed a fever with chills. Took panadol and fever subsided but breast still pain. Today feel much better just low grade fever but it is now like generalised pain over one area of my left breast which feels painful to the slightest touch and feels hotter as well. I can't even carry my baby properly as it hurts when put her near my breast. There is a small area near nipple which is red but my breasts are soft and not rock hard. Is this mastitis and will it go away on its own? Do I need see a doc and which doc to go? GP?

Donutella

Second Time Mum After 10 Years!

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Super Mom

Oh dear I've had mastitis many times before so I can feel your pain, it really sucks 😞. But luckily since you say the breast is soft no longer rock hard means the worst is over. The milk is no longer blocked inside but the infection is still there, that's why you still feel pain. You can cold compress it to ease the pain and I know latching baby will be super painful but it's best if you can keep on latching since baby can effectively remove whatever blockage is still there. The infection will go away on its own but it will take some time, if you go to gp they will give antibiotics to clear it faster but it's not necessary. Hope you recover soon!

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