Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue that can lead to infection and flu-like symptoms. The symptoms of mastitis may include: - Breast tenderness or warmth to the touch - Breast swelling - Thickening of breast tissue, or a breast lump - Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while brRead more
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue that can lead to infection and flu-like symptoms. The symptoms of mastitis may include:
– Breast tenderness or warmth to the touch
– Breast swelling
– Thickening of breast tissue, or a breast lump
– Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while breastfeeding
– Skin redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern
– Generally feeling ill
– Fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or greater
Mastitis is most commonly seen among breastfeeding women, but it can also occur in women who aren’t breastfeeding and in men. It is caused by bacteria entering the breast, milk that is trapped in the breast, or a blocked milk duct. If left untreated, mastitis can lead to a collection of pus (abscess) in the breast.
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Genital herpes is usually self-diagnosable. A doctor can identify herpes sores and may order a blood test to confirm the presence of the herpes virus. The diagnosis of genital herpes is usually based on a physical examination, visual examination of the sores on genital areas, and a viral culture. ARead more
Genital herpes is usually self-diagnosable. A doctor can identify herpes sores and may order a blood test to confirm the presence of the herpes virus. The diagnosis of genital herpes is usually based on a physical examination, visual examination of the sores on genital areas, and a viral culture. A tissue sample or scrape from the sore is examined in the laboratory. Blood tests can also be used to look for antibodies against the herpes virus, and nucleic acid amplification tests can be used to check for the presence of viral DNA.
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