If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
"Cathy Weeks" wrote in message om... "Cheryl S." wrote in message ... "Cathy Weeks" wrote in message m... 1. About 7 years ago, I had my nipples pierced. snip The pus, which is thicker than milk didn't come out the holes in the end of the nipple, rather it came out the hole in the side of my nipple, which is bigger, and more easily allows the pus to come out. snip Maybe these larger holes allowed bacteria to get in easier, and that's what caused the mastitis? Why now? Kivi has been breastfeeding for 2 years now. No telling. Its possible she has gotten into something and has new bacteria in her mouth that are getting inthe nipple |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
(Lara) wrote in message ...
Cathy Weeks wrote: I did have a very bad cold, and I suspect my resistance was down. That's just adding insult to injury, isn't it? I hope you feel better soon. I used to get blocked ducts when I was underslept or sick - I wondered if it had something to do with not eating well at those times, too. Have you tried adding lecithin? You know, I've been seeing a lot of mentions of this - as an additive to smoothies, etc. What's it supposed to do? And where do I find the granuals loose (not in capsules)? Cathy Weeks Mommy to Kivi Alexis 12/01 |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
(Lara) wrote in message ...
Cathy Weeks wrote: So, that said, is the advice still to nurse a child on the affected side, given that pus was coming out? I'm not so sure. I asked my doctor, and she said that mastitis without pus, the recommendation is to nurse often, but with pus, to pump instead. I can't find any evidence base for this recommendation anywhere. Even mainstream sources such as http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic300.htm The URL above had the following quote: "If left untreated, an abscess, which is an infection within an enclosed space that forms a collection of pus, can develop in the breast tissue. This infection is more serious and may require surgical drainage." "You should be seen by a doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: A persistent high fever greater than 101.5°F Nausea or vomiting that is preventing you from taking the antibiotics as prescribed Pus draining from the breast Red streaks extending toward your arm or chest Dizziness, fainting, or confusion" "A breast abscess may require surgical drainage, IV antibiotics, and a short hospital stay. A small incision is made and usually heals quite well. Prognosis for complete recovery is also good. Breastfeeding should be avoided in the infected breast when an abscess is present." I think I had an abscess (though my doctor didn't do anything to drain it). I had almost all of the more serious symptoms. I wasn't vomiting, but I did have a fever higher than 101.5 (but only slightly: 101.6). I had a red streak, and a big red patch. I wasn't fainting or confused, but did have dizzy periods. I think my doctor didn't do anything to drain it because of how soon the treatment began. I woke up that morning with it (with no prior symptoms) and was seen that evening. And honestly, I prefer the more conservative treatment, and wait and see if draining became necessary. But this source recommend against breastfeeding with an abscess. Cathy Weeks Mommy to Kivi Alexis 12/01 |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
"Cathy Weeks" wrote in message om... "Cheryl S." wrote in message ... "Cathy Weeks" wrote in message m... 1. About 7 years ago, I had my nipples pierced. snip The pus, which is thicker than milk didn't come out the holes in the end of the nipple, rather it came out the hole in the side of my nipple, which is bigger, and more easily allows the pus to come out. snip Maybe these larger holes allowed bacteria to get in easier, and that's what caused the mastitis? Why now? Kivi has been breastfeeding for 2 years now. You might have just now been exposed to some source of bacteria that you weren't in the previous two years, or as you said elsewhere maybe it's just your resistance being low for other reasons, or a combination of those things. Who knows. I hope that you are feeling better soon. -- Cheryl S. Mom to Julie, 2 yr., 8 mo. And Jaden, 3 months Cleaning the house while your children are small is like shoveling the sidewalk while it's still snowing. |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
"Cheryl S." wrote in message ...
You might have just now been exposed to some source of bacteria that you weren't in the previous two years, or as you said elsewhere maybe it's just your resistance being low for other reasons, or a combination of those things. Who knows. I hope that you are feeling better soon. I'm feeling much better, thanks. It's been just over a week now, and I'm symptom free. I have one last antibiotic to take. Cathy Weeks Mommy to Kivi Alexis 12/01 |
#16
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
|
#17
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
Cathy Weeks wrote:
(Lara) wrote: Cathy Weeks wrote: So, that said, is the advice still to nurse a child on the affected side, given that pus was coming out? I'm not so sure. I asked my doctor, and she said that mastitis without pus, the recommendation is to nurse often, but with pus, to pump instead. I can't find any evidence base for this recommendation anywhere. Even mainstream sources such as http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic300.htm The URL above had the following quote: [snip] "A breast abscess may require surgical drainage, IV antibiotics, and a short hospital stay. A small incision is made and usually heals quite well. Prognosis for complete recovery is also good. Breastfeeding should be avoided in the infected breast when an abscess is present." As I said, "even mainstream sources". Most breastfeeding-friendly doctors I know would disagree with that last sentence. I was giving this page as an example of a non-breastfeeding-friendly source still advising to continue nursing in the presence of mastitis, not as an example of what I consider breastfeeding-friendly advice. You skipped the bit that said, "Do not stop nursing from the affected breast. (Yes, this will be painful.)[...] The infection will not harm the baby because the germs that caused the infection probably came from the baby's mouth in the first place. An alternative to this is to pump the affected breast to relieve the milk and discard the milk. Nurse from the unaffected side and supplement with infant formula as needed." Pus is just dead cells and bugs. The baby already has the bugs. The dead cells aren't going to do any harm. But hey, it's your breast, and your baby. I think I had an abscess (though my doctor didn't do anything to drain it). I had almost all of the more serious symptoms. I wasn't vomiting, but I did have a fever higher than 101.5 (but only slightly: 101.6). I had a red streak, and a big red patch. None of these signs and symptoms are specific to abscess. Mastitis is a serious infection and can rapidly give severe sytemic and local symptoms in the absence of abscess. Lara |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
In ,
Cathy Weeks wrote: *I woke up Wednesday morning (after having no symptoms previously) with *a sore breast, and felt awful - fever and muscle aches (on top of the *cold I already had) and when I sat in the hot tub, I managed to *express - pus. Yuck. Doctor said to pump and dump on that side, to *avoid having Kivi ingest pus. After 36 hours on antibiotics I started Really? My doctors have always said "nurse, nurse, nurse" when I've had mastitis (both my pediatrician and my obstetrician have said it, I mean). *So what causes it? Probably bacteria entering through a somewhat traumatized nipple, with or without the complicating factor of ins****ated milk in a duct somewhere. -- hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net "uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est." not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
Hillary Israeli writes:
the complicating factor of ins****ated milk in a duct somewhere. that's the best new word I've learnt in months - thank you! Ins****ated... Sidheag DS Colin Oct 27 2003 |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
What causes mastitis?
G'day Cathy
So what causes it? Naomi Pardue wrote Like any infection, mastitis is caused by bacteria. Hard to say what caused you to get it this late. Getting overtired, Kivi not nursing well for some reason, (is she nursing less often lately?) causing your breasts to become engorged, a crack or sore spot on the nipple.. (is she teething?). I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this, but having a new bra that perhaps is more tight fitting, or lying or sitting in a funny position that squashes part of your breast, so milk backs up can do it. I got mastitis once after an hour long ride in a small commuter plane. It was cramped and I fell asleep while bf DS in a weird position.Being sick or run down certainly can be a contributing factor. You may want to google for my postings on inflammatory mastitis last year. There's lots of interesting stuff there. Since you had pus, it seems like you had the blocked duct sort of mastitis - I never got pus and always seemed to have the inflammatory variety. DrRuth Mum to Joshua Eamon (Nov 15th, 2001) http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~drruth/joshua/ |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Is this mastitis? | Cathy | Breastfeeding | 1 | November 9th 03 02:59 AM |
Does this sound like mastitis? | AlenasMom | Breastfeeding | 5 | October 18th 03 06:13 PM |
Q about mastitis | A&G&K | Breastfeeding | 3 | September 24th 03 04:38 AM |
Taking my own advice. | Chotii | Breastfeeding | 1 | August 6th 03 06:34 PM |
What are symptom of mastitis? | Plissken | Breastfeeding | 0 | July 9th 03 06:29 AM |