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 739 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. 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 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.