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Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammalian breast caused by the blocking of the milk ducts while the mother is lactating (see breastfeeding). It can cause painful areas on the breasts or nipples and may lead to a fever or flu-like symptoms. It is not necessary to wean a nursling because of mastitis; in fact, nursing is the most effective way to remove the blockage and alleviate the symptoms, and is not harmful to the baby. Sudden weaning can cause or exacerbate mastitis symptoms.
Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammalian breast. It is called puerperal ...
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Fibrocystic Disease (FCD)
... Also known as chronic cystic mastitis. This is the commonest non-malignant breast disease. It is characterized by a growth of fibrous tissues that most frequently appears in the 30''s & 40''s but disa...
Source: HealthWorld
Fibrocystic Disease (FCD) ... Also known as chronic cystic mastitis. This is the commonest non-malignant breast disease. It is characterized by a growth of fibrous tissues that most frequently appears in the 30''s & 40''s but disa...
Source: HealthWorld
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