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Non-lactational mastitis: Bacteria also cause this infection. Women who smoke, have a breast condition called ductal ectasia, have diabetes, or have weak immune systems due to cancer treatments or certain illnesses may be at a higher risk of developing this infection.
What are the signs and symptoms of mastitis?
Signs and symptoms can include:
* a breast that is swollen, red and warm to the touch
* breast pain
* chills or fever (temperature above 38.5 degrees C or 101.4 degrees F)
* flu-like symptoms
* feeling very tired
* development of a breast abscess (a collection of pus)
How is mastitis of the breast treated?
It is important to call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of cellulitis. It is important to be treated as soon as possible to prevent the infection from spreading. Any one or more of the following may be done:
* You may have an ultrasound.
* Antibiotics may be started.
* You may need to be seen by a surgeon.
For any discomfort, your doctor may suggest that you:
* take acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol)
* apply a cold pack to the breast to help manage the discomfort.
* wear a well-fitting bra and not do any movements that would cause your breasts to move
After you have had mastitis, the area of the infection may change in texture (feel). Some changes may look like microcalcifications on a mammogram. Tell your mammogram technologist that you have had mastitis before.”>
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What you see above is some research I did on the internet today on “Mastitis” I went to the doctor today and he confirmed that a severe case of mastitis is what I have. I thought it might be the case because before my visit, I looked up my symptoms on the net and Mastitis came up several times. The above article, gives a bit more insight to the problem so you guys will have a better idea of my condition. I am gong to go into a bit more detail of what I have been going through. 
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