Mastitis is inflammation or infection of breast tissue, often causing pain, redness, swelling, and fever.
Symptoms often come on quickly and may include breast pain, swelling, redness, warmth, fever, body aches, and feeling unwell, especially during breastfeeding.
Imaging helps when symptoms are severe, not improving, or doctors need to check whether a breast abscess has formed.
Ultrasound can help look for an associated abscess, especially when symptoms are severe or not improving.
Treatment commonly includes antibiotics, pain control, and drainage if an abscess develops.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
