Mastitis
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When the breast tissue becomes inflamed and painful, sometimes during breastfeeding, it may be mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary gland that is at times accompanied by infection.
Common symptoms: pain, redness, warmth, and swelling in an area of the breast, which may be joined by fever and general malaise.
Common causes: it is usually related to the buildup of milk during breastfeeding or to the entry of bacteria, though it can also occur outside of that period.
Which specialist treats it? The gynecologist and the family physician assess this condition, and the general surgeon may take part in specific cases. If you notice the breast red, painful, and with fever, it is worth consulting soon to receive an appropriate evaluation.
Data on 822 doctors who treat mastitis
Which specialist treats mastitis?
Mastitis should be evaluated by a gynecologist, a specialist in women's breast and reproductive health. A general practitioner can also treat it in initial cases, and a general surgeon may be involved if an abscess needs draining. You can find these specialists available.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mastitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Fátima Azucena Dominguez Carrion
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. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Frequently asked questions
What is mastitis?
When the breast tissue becomes inflamed and painful, sometimes during breastfeeding, it may be mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary gland that is at times accompanied by infection.
Which doctor treats mastitis?
Mastitis should be evaluated by a gynecologist, a specialist in women's breast and reproductive health. A general practitioner can also treat it in initial cases, and a general surgeon may be involved if an abscess needs draining. You can find these specialists available.