Symptoms
Patients who suffer from breast engorgement may experience a gradually raising body temperature, pain and tenderness in one of both breasts and a general malaise. A first sign of moderate of mild engorgement of the breasts is considered to be a slightly raised temperature, of even 1 to 2 degrees on the 3rd or 4th days after giving birth. The engorged breast feels tense and heavy and acutely painful on movement.
The first signs of the condition are the swollen, firm and painful breasts. In more severe cases, the affected breast becomes very swollen, hard, shiny, warm, and slightly lumpy when touched. Breast engorgement also causes slightly swollen and tender lymph nodes in the armpits.
The condition may cause edematous and flushed nipples. In cases when the breast is greatly engorged, the nipple is likely to retract into the areola. Commonly, patients experience loss of appetite, fatigues, weakness and chills.
The symptoms of breast engorgement are however similar to the symptoms caused by the Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This is one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer and patients who experience any of the symptoms mentioned above are recommended to seek medical care.
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