Mastitis symptoms that require medical attention
Call your health professional immediately if you develop signs of mastitis. You may first notice:
- Chills, aches, and flu-like symptoms.
- A temperature of 37.8°C (100°F) or higher.
Later you may notice:
- A reddened, painful area of one breast. This area may be warm to the touch.
- An increased heart rate (more than 100 beats per minute).
- Thick, yellow drainage (pus) coming from the nipple.
- Swollen and tender lymph nodes in your armpit on the same side as the infected breast.
| Author: | Amy Fackler, MA Carrie Henley | Last Updated: April 28, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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