10 Mastitis Symptoms
Tissue Thickening
Thickening of the breast tissue or even lumps in the breast may also indicate mastitis.1‘Mastitis.’ Mayo Clinic, 22 July 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mastitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20374829 Mastitis lumps generally feel hard and sore to the touch.2‘Mastitis.’ La Leche League International, 2021, llli.org/breastfeeding-info/mastitis/ This soreness sometimes occurs with redness or swelling in the area around the lump.
Because this symptom may mimic other issues commonly found in the breast tissue, it is important to have it analyzed by a medical professional as soon as possible. Proper diagnosis is necessary for effective treatment.
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