10 Mastitis Symptoms
Feeling Unwell
A general unwell feeling may accompany mastitis. Those with the condition may feel more fatigued than usual or run down.2‘Mastitis.’ La Leche League International, 2021, llli.org/breastfeeding-info/mastitis/ Fever, chills and body soreness may all be symptoms of mastitis.1‘Mastitis.’ Mayo Clinic, 22 July 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mastitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20374829
New mothers dealing with mastitis may correlate this symptom with the rundown feeling of being a new parent. However, mastitis-related malaise is different in that these symptoms are underscored by breast discomfort, swelling or redness. In addition, flu-like symptoms are not part of new parent fatigue.
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