Breastfeeding Problems: The Signs & Symptoms of Lactation Mastitis by Christy Garrett

Lactation mastitis is an infection of the tissue in the breast that is generally caused by a plugged milk duct or milk excess (engorgement). Symptoms of mastitis include: 

• unusual breast tenderness

• breast feels warm to the touch

• breast is red or tender

• lump that doesn't go away after a feeding

• flu-like symptoms

• fever over 101 degrees F

• general ill feeling

• extremely tired

• pain or a burning sensation that doesn't go away

Contact your health care provider immediately if you suspect you have mastitis so you can be treated.

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