Breast infections, also known as mastitis, are usually not a serious health risk, but they can make you feel miserable. They usually start with a sore, red spot or lump that appears on your breast. They’re often accompanied by flu-like symptoms such as fever, body aches, headaches and chills. Usually, they’re caused by a milk duct not being thoroughly emptied when the baby nurses or by an ill-fitting bra that’s putting too much pressure on an area of your breast. The duct then becomes clogged and the milk backs up, causing swelling and pain.
via Health News.
