Breast Engorgement
Breast Engorgement Causes
Breast engorgement is usually caused insufficient breastfeeding as well as clogged milk ducts.
Breast Engorgement Definition
Breast engorgement is a condition in which the mammary glands contain too much milk that cannot be released.
Breast Engorgement Diagnosis
The condition can be diagnosed by means of physical or self-conducted mammary exam by the lactating mother.
Breast Engorgement Symptoms and Signs
Women who are suffering from breast engorgement usually feel pain in the breasts; the breasts may also swell and throb.
Breast Engorgement Treatment
Breast engorgement can be treated by draining the milk from the breasts. This can be done by applying wet heat and massage before nursing to soften the lumps so that they can be released. Breast engorgement may lead to mastitis, or inflammation of the breast as well as plugged ducts that may cause infections when the condition is not treated.