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 174 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. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Sarish del Real
Dr. Eduardo Guardiola García
Dr. Juan Rivas Najera
Dr. Benjamín Cantú López
Dr. Mario Alfonso Saenz Salinas
Dr. Rafael Regalado Salinas
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.