Question
My baby, over 1 year old, is still breastfeeding and recently has felt a bit sore on one side of the breast during feeding, along with a fever. What could be the cause?
Answer
Hello, the situation you described is likely mastitis, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection. The affected breast area can be externally treated with magnesium sulfate, and milk should be expressed. If there is an abscess, it may need to be incised and drained. Pediatric health care issues have always been a concern for parents, and general treatment should be considered when treating this disease. Parents must use proper methods to help children recover from the illness as quickly as possible to avoid any impact on their growth and development. Therefore, it is hoped that parents will pay close attention to their child’s condition and seek medical treatment promptly.