Disorders of lactation

Name(s): 
Mastitis puerperalis
Mastitis
Nature 
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast which causes swelling, severe aching and soreness around the nipple. Hot flushes may occur. Cause and treatment are not well understood.
Incidence 
Incidence of mastitis is not dependent on the woman lactating. It has occurred following pregnancy or coming off oral contraceptives.
Narrower 
Aggravates 
Value(s) 
Type 
(E) Emanations of other problems