Mastitis <\/a>describes a condition where the breast tissue undergoes severe inflammation and swelling, leading to pain symptoms in the breasts. The disease occurs due to a blockage in the ducts in the breast, causing them to swell and present sensations of discomfort and slight pain. Symptoms increase when applying pressure to the affected area.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nMastitis occurs almost exclusively in breastfeeding mothers, with or without the presence of infection. If left undiagnosed and untreated, the mastitis can lead to the formation of an abscess, where pus collects in the affected duct, requiring surgical removal. If left untreated, these pus-filled mastitis ducts can cause serve adverse health issues with the breasts, increasing pain symptoms. In some cases, the condition may become fatal. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen the inflammation occurs without the presence of an infection, its known as milk stasis, and if left untreated, this non-infectious form of mastitis occurs due to the build-up of milk which turns stagnant, providing the ideal environment for bacterial growth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<\/div>