Mastitis vs Clogged Ducts

Lynzk05

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My right breast is very tender but only on one side. It is also painful to feed LO on that side. I had mastitis about a month ago and I am praying that it is not back! I was wondering if it could be a clogged duct. What can I do to try and unclog a duct? I hope that is what it is!!

PS I am also not feeling well today, but I don't feel near as bad as I did with Mastitis- As long as this isn't just the beginning.

Yules

With mastitis there is a presence of redness in the affected side + fever. A clogged duct, there's just some soreness and a decrease in mild flow.

I was never successful at resolving clogs, they ended in mastitis for me twice. My LC told me to massage the area in the shower under warm water and to take lecithin supplements to help break down the fats. 

jessiemt

I have never had mastitis but I have had a clogged duct. I took a hot shower and massaged it alot then I feed LO off of it and then pumped it to make it completly empty. I did this a few times and it seemed to work.

Lynzk05

Thanks!