Abstract
Puerperal breast conditions and Homoeopathy Common breast conditions during lactation are multifold. Simple breast engorgement to an abscess, a galactocoele to a tumor, which may be benign or malignant or an infection with bacteria, virus or fungus, simple traumatic injury to the disorders of musculoskeletal system, or vascular disorders like Raynaud of nipple, all are the frequently found ailments in a good number of lactating mothers, especially those who have delivered through a cesarean section. All the factors must be evaluated carefully and treated in time to avoid unexpected outcomes. Homoeopathy has a lot of potential to establish a prefect cure in holistic manner.
Keywords
Mastitis, Lactational mastitis, Milk fever, Lactation, Puerperium, Breast abscess, Galactocoele, Homoeopathy, Breast cancer
Common breast problems in the puerperium
The most common problems faced during lactation are summarized below.
These may be benign or malignant.
Benign conditions
These may be the conditions related to lactation, benign breast disease, musculoskeletal issues or Raynaud’s disease of nipple.
Conditions related to lactation
• Engorgement
• Breast infection (mastitis or abscess) – bacterial infection – usually S. areus – fungal infection (C. albicans; uncommon) – viral (herpes; very rare)
• Galactocoele (non-infected milk-filled cyst)
• Nipple pain – cracked/damaged nipples – incorrect attachment: misalignment of mother’s nipple and baby’s mouth – infant causes: poor sucking, tongue-tie, cleft palate – incorrect use of breast pump – C. albicans nipple infection
Other conditions Benign breast disease
• Fibroadenoma
• Fibrocystic change
• Cyst
• Benign phyllodes tumour
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© Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Sharma M.D. (Homoeopathy)