Kirstin's Counter

Mastitis

This is an inflammation of the mammary glands, often occurring 3-4 weeks after delivery. It is a very common condition, resulting from an obstructed mammary duct and is accompanied by a bacterial infection. There may be distention of the breast, swelling, redness on the surface, and fever. As the condition progresses, the symptoms may worsen and the patient may have chills, fever, increase in white blood cell count , swollen and painful lymph glands in the armpits, pus and ulceration of breast. It is important to keep the affected breast clean.

Avoid: spicy, stimulating foods, coffee, smoking, alcohol, dairy products (especially if there is pus), breast feeding.

Potentially Related Patterns

Liver Qi Stagnation

Liver Qi Stagnation can manifest in the following ways: Depression, irritability, fluctuating mental state, feeling wound up, sighing, chest stuffiness, hypochondriac pain, chest stuffiness, epigastric pain, ... See pattern »

Liver Heat

Liver Fire Flare-Up can manifest in the following ways: Distending pain in the head, tinnitus like the sound of waves, vertigo, dizziness, red face & eyes, swelling and pain in the eyes, bitter taste, ... See pattern »

Liver Yang Rising

Liver Yang Rising can manifest in the following ways: Headache in the temples, eyes, or lateral side of the head, dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, sudden deafness, dry mouth and throat, Insomnia, dream disturbed ... See pattern »

Liver/Gall Bladder - Damp/Heat

Liver Gallbladder Damp Heat can manifest in the following ways: Bitter taste, scanty dark urine, fullness/pain of the chest and hypochondrium, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal ... See pattern »

Liver Blood Stagnation

Liver Blood Stagnation can manifest in the following ways: Fixed and stabbing abdominal pain, abdominal masses, fixed not movable, purple nails, purple lips, purple complexion, epistaxis or vomiting of blood, ... See pattern »

Dampness in the Spleen Conditions - Damp Heat

Dampness in the Spleen Conditions - (Damp Heat) can manifest as: Thirst with no desire to drink, or desire to take small sips, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, Loose stool with offensive odor, burning ... See pattern »

Stomach Heat

Stomach Heat can manifest as: Burning sensation and pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, bad breath, sour regurgitation, nausea, thirst with preference for cold drinks, voracious appetite and constant hunger, ... See pattern »

Phlegm in the Lungs - Hot Phlegm

Phlegm in the Lungs - (Hot Phlegm) can manifest in the following ways: Barking cough, SOB, asthma, stuffiness in the chest, yellow, green, or brownish, possibly foul smelling. Tongue is red, with a thick ... See pattern »