During the period of breastfeeding, women need to empty their milk every day, which not only facilitates the secretion of milk but also avoids milk stasis. Many mothers experience milk stasis due to not paying attention to emptying their breasts, which can easily lead to milk cysts. So, what if milk stasis cannot be discharged?
If the mother experiences breast milk accumulation and cannot be discharged, she can apply hot compress to the breasts and then massage them. After the breasts become slightly soft, the child should be allowed to suckle or use a breast pump to empty the accumulated milk. If the above methods cannot produce milk, it is necessary to consider having a lactation consultant massage.
When women experience breast milk stasis accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat pain, and even fever, they should seek medical attention immediately, as this is likely due to inflammation of the breast. So everyone needs to go to the hospital for an ultrasound and blood routine test. If a blood routine examination shows a significant increase in white blood cells, the doctor will administer antibiotics to the patient for treatment. At the same time, the milk accumulated in the breast should still be emptied using the above methods.
Usually, when acute mastitis occurs, the symptoms are quite acute. Therefore, once women have symptoms of breast milk accumulation and fever, they should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition. If milk stasis is severe, it is likely to cause breast pus accumulation, which requires surgery.
