mastitis (Meaning)

Wordnet

mastitis (n)

inflammation of a breast (or udder)

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Inflammation of the breast.

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Mastitis is a common breast infection that affects lactating women, causing pain, redness, and swelling.
Symptoms of mastitis include fever, chills, nausea, and a general feeling of malaise.
Untreated mastitis can lead to serious complications, such as abscesses or sepsis.
Antibiotics are the primary treatment for mastitis, and it is important to complete the entire course of medication.
In some cases, surgery may be necessary to drain an abscess caused by mastitis.
Breastfeeding can help prevent and treat mastitis, by emptying the breasts and preventing milk stasis.
Mastitis can occur in both lactating breasts and non-lactating breasts.
Men can also develop mastitis, although it is much less common than in women.
Mastitis caused by bacteria is the most common type, but it can also be caused by fungi or viruses.
The risk of mastitis increases with age, smoking, and obesity.

inflammation of a breast (or udder)Inflammation of the breast.

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Mastitis is a common breast infection that affects lactating women, causing pain, redness, and swelling.

Symptoms of mastitis include fever, chills, nausea, and a general feeling of malaise.

Untreated mastitis can lead to serious complications, such as abscesses or sepsis.

Antibiotics are the primary treatment for mastitis, and it is important to complete the entire course of medication.