Blocked Milk Ducts
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Blocked milk ducts occur when one of the small canals that carry milk inside the breast becomes blocked during breastfeeding, which prevents milk from flowing normally in that area. It is usually noticed as a tender spot or a lump in the breast.
Common symptoms:
- Firm, painful lump in one part of the breast
- Reddened or warm area to the touch
- Discomfort that improves when the breast is emptied
When should you seek care? It is advisable to seek care if fever appears, the redness increases, or the discomfort does not ease, since the blocked duct can become complicated.
Who provides guidance? The general practitioner can assess the situation during breastfeeding and provide guidance on general care. If the symptoms intensify or recur, the prudent course is to have a professional review the case and support the process.
Data on 87 doctors who treat blocked milk ducts
Which specialist treats blocked milk ducts?
For blocked milk ducts, a general practitioner can evaluate you and guide you on the appropriate management. You can book with a general practitioner near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in blocked milk ducts
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Frequently asked questions
What is blocked milk ducts?
Blocked milk ducts occur when one of the small canals that carry milk inside the breast becomes blocked during breastfeeding, which prevents milk from flowing normally in that area. It is usually noticed as a tender spot or a lump in the breast.
Which doctor treats blocked milk ducts?
For blocked milk ducts, a general practitioner can evaluate you and guide you on the appropriate management. You can book with a general practitioner near you.