Name: Fatima asif Subject: medical ethics

Sap id: 70136520 Submitted to: Sir Habib ur rehman

“PLUGGED DUCT”
Incomplete emptying of milk duct by the baby or wearing a tight bra can cause a plugged duct. Soreness
and lump in an area of breast is an indication of plugged duct.

SYMPTOMS:

 One of the biggest signs of a blocked milk duct is a hard lump on your breast. It’ll be painful or
sore when you touch it.

Other symptoms of a clogged milk duct are:

 Pain during letdown (letdown is the initial flow of milk).

 Pain or swelling near the lump (not your whole breast).
 The lump moves or gets smaller after pumping or feeding.
 Discomfort that subsides after pumping or feeding

CAUSES:

 Severe engorgement.
 Regularly breastfeeding on only one breast.
 Skipping feedings or not feeding as often as usual.
 Pressure against the milk ducts. A diaper bag strap or car seat belt pressing across your chest can
cause it. So can wearing a bra that is too tight.

DIAGNOSIS:

In most cases, you can treat a clogged duct at home and don’t need to see your healthcare provider for a
diagnosis. If you experience the symptoms of a plugged milk duct and you’re breastfeeding or exclusively
pumping, the chances are good that you’re dealing with a clogged milk duct.

However, if you’re unsure or experience flu-like symptoms, severe pain or fever, call your healthcare
provider to be seen as you may have mastitis. Your provider can examine the lump and let you know for
sure.

COMPLICATIONS:
  Leaving a clogged milk duct untreated can lead to mastitis (an infection). Symptoms of mastitis
usually come quickly and include the following:
 Fever.
 Body aches and chills.
 Your entire breast is red, swollen and painful.
 Severe pain while pumping or nursing

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Check for nipples for any tiny dots of dried milk and remove them by gentle cleansing together
with frequent on the affected breast, this should allow to clear the duct itself within 24 hours.
 Massage the breast with firm pressure from the chest wall toward the nipple, to stimulate milk
flow.
 Alter the position of baby on the nipple so all the duct is drained.
 Make sure you offer the affected breast first when baby sucking is strong.

MEDICATIONS

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