MASTITIS

Mastitis-

• an inflammation of the tissues of the breast
• an infection of the ducts causing an stagnation of the milk in one or more lobules of the breast
  

Causes:

• due to transferring of organisms from the infected eye , skin, or mouth of the baby

Signs and Symptoms

• breast becomes tough and doughy
• dull pain in the affected region
• discharges from nipple like pus, serum
• breast engorgement
• chills
  
• fever
• tenderness of the breast
• breast pain

Nursing Cares:

• Promoting comfort by encouraging to wear supportive firm bra
• ice bag to decrease the pain
• encourage to follow hygiene for comfort and avoid further infection
• support breast with towels or pillows while on bed
• proper handwashing
• Emotional support by allowing to express her feeling regarding infection of her breast
• give some information and assure that there is a treatment