Prenatal Vitamins

Description

Mastitis is a common pneumonia among nursing mothers. This is because when the bacteria enter the breast through a crack in the nipple or damaged. The bacteria causes a localized infection and an abscess of pus develops.

Signs and symptoms

Red, tender, painful lump or swollen area on his chest

The closure of the nearby gland in the armpit

Fever

Pus discharge from the nipple of the breast affected

Conventional medical treatments

If youyou think you have mastitis, see your doctor who will physically examine the breast. A biopsy of lumps that may be needed to confirm the diagnosis. Most cases of mastitis is possible with oral antibiotics and analgesics (painkillers) are discussed. If the abscess is a must, may be necessary, drained. Talk to your doctor about alternative ways of feeding the child, while being treated for mastitis.

Complementary and alternative medicine

Nutrition andSupplements

Unlike a lot of fluids to drink, there is not much in terms of diet that can be done to treat mastitis. Do not stop breastfeeding or piping will not be complete. Over-rich channels can aggravate the problem.

This supplement daily to help the breastfeeding mother and the child:

complex form of free amino acids (as indicated on the label) provides essential proteins

Calcium (1000-1500 mg), which is necessary for both mother and child

magnesium (500-750 mg), the balance of the 's withfootball

Vitamin B complex (50 mg 2 times a day), necessary for milk production, relieve stress

prenatal vitamins (prescribed regime continued)

(Ask your health care provider regarding the duration of treatment.)

Herbal Therapy

Echinacea, antibiotic compounds, are very useful in the treatment of mastitis and nipple fissures healing. Add a dropperful of clothes and 1 or 2 cloves of garlic and 1 / 2 cup of carrot juice. Mix well in blender. DrinkA couple of times a day.

Aid healing and relieve pain, gently massaging aloe vera gel in cracked nipples.

Homeopathy

A homeopathic doctor can have one of the following treatments for mastitis, according to the symptoms:

Belladonna-for breasts that are inflamed, red, sweet, warm, beating, and Red Stripes ray nipples

Bryonia-for breasts that are difficult to heat and painful, especially if you travel

Silicea if nipples are cracked andInfected

Phytolacca-for breasts that are very strong, sensitive, and has a purple color, this medium is useful even if you feel pain throughout your body when you are breastfeeding your baby

Hydrotherapy

Applying a warm, wet compresses the affected breast before feeding to relieve discomfort and help to ensure that the drain pipes.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture for the inflammation caused by lessons of mastitis, your doctor uses acupuncture to target the following items:Stomach 18 and 44, 41 gallbladder, colon 4, Small Intestine 1, and Conception Vessel I? Moreover, the points corresponding to the mammary gland, internal secretion, the back of the head, and adrenal glands also included.

Acupressure for the treatment of mastitis, the practitioner focuses on the stomach 18, Conception Vessel 17, and bladder 18, 20 and 21

Therapy based on Chinese herbs Leonurus can be used to suppress the swelling in relation to mastitis. Dandelion can also reduce chest painand inflammation. The dose varies depending on the severity of the condition and the form that the plants are taken, contact your doctor to TCM.