Periductal mastitis is inflammation in the breasts.[1] Although mastitis is more common in women who are lactating (i.e., producing milk) and nursing their child, mastitis can occur in women of any age.
Symptoms of periductal mastitis may include:
Swelling of the breasts
Hardness of the breasts
Engorgement of (trapping of milk in) the breasts in a woman who is lactating and nursing her child
Swelling of lymph nodes in the armpit(s)
Overall redness of the breasts
Red streaking radiating from the nipples to the skin of the breasts
Red, inflamed appearance of the nipples
Hardness of the nipples
Inverted (inward positioning) of the nipples
Ulcers (open sores) on the nipples
Dryness and cracking of the skin of the nipples
Bad-tasting breast milk that is rejected by the nursing child
Blood in the breast milk
Hot feeling of the breasts
Soreness of or pain in the breasts
Burning feeling in the breasts
Heavy feeling of the breasts
Intense itching of the breasts
Soreness of or pain in the nipples
Intense itching of the nipples
Pain during release of breast milk and/or nursing
Pain upon lifting the arms
Pain radiating from the breasts to the shoulder, back, and/or other parts of the body
Fatigue
Fever
Redness in the face
If you think that you have periductal mastitis, consult your integrative medical physician and gynecologist immediately for diagnosis. An examination and laboratory testing can determine whether inflammation is present, or whether infection (infectious mastitis) is present.
Many ways are available to help manage and treat mastitis. See our Q&A called Treatment of Mastitis.
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