Breast Engorgement
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Breast engorgement is the sensation of swelling, tension, and hardness in the breasts that usually occurs when milk accumulates, especially in the first days of breastfeeding. It can affect one or both breasts and cause noticeable discomfort.
Frequent symptoms: full, hard, and tender breasts, taut skin, local warmth and, at times, difficulty for the baby to latch on.
When is it advisable to be checked? If marked redness, intense pain, fever appear, or the discomfort does not ease, it is time for an evaluation.
Who provides guidance? The gynecologist, the family physician, or the general practitioner can assist in this process, and general surgery is involved in specific situations. In the face of doubts during breastfeeding, relying on a professional helps you go through this stage with greater peace of mind.
Data on 196 doctors who treat breast engorgement
Which specialist treats breast engorgement?
Breast engorgement is a buildup of milk in the breasts that causes swelling and discomfort, common in breastfeeding women. A general practitioner can provide initial care, and a general surgeon steps in if there are complications such as an abscess. If you have swollen, painful, or red breasts, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in breast engorgement
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
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. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
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
Frequently asked questions
What is breast engorgement?
Breast engorgement is the sensation of swelling, tension, and hardness in the breasts that usually occurs when milk accumulates, especially in the first days of breastfeeding. It can affect one or both breasts and cause noticeable discomfort.
Which doctor treats breast engorgement?
Breast engorgement is a buildup of milk in the breasts that causes swelling and discomfort, common in breastfeeding women. A general practitioner can provide initial care, and a general surgeon steps in if there are complications such as an abscess. If you have swollen, painful, or red breasts, see one of these specialists.