10 Mastitis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Fever
Many women who experience mastitis are known to experience relatively high fevers, usually more than 101 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a fairly normal reaction to any form of bacterial infection that becomes serious enough.
This is because the body’s immune system raises its internal temperature as a method to combat the various bacteria and viruses that may enter the body. Many of these organisms aren’t able to survive as easily in higher temperatures, so raising the internal body temperature makes it easier for the immune system to target, attack, and eliminate the various things that can cause infection.
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