Treatment of blocked milk ducts by physical methods

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Milk duct obstruction is a condition in which the ducts of the milk ducts are blocked, so milk cannot flow out. This phenomenon often occurs in women in the first days after giving birth and during breastfeeding.

1. Causes of blocked milk ducts

There are many causes of blocked milk ducts.
The mother does not breastfeed her baby early and often. The milk secreted in the first few days after birth is colostrum, so it is often thick and thick, if the baby is not fed early to release it, it will stagnate, causing blocked milk glands.
Do not express all the excess milk after the baby sucks or express milk improperly, the mother wears a bra that is too tight... Infection, bacteria often enter from the outside through the nipple and mammary duct system by the mother. Poor hygiene of nipples during lactation. The infected milk duct system will be narrowed, preventing milk from escaping. Pregnant women with mental stress during lactation or inadequate nutrition for the mother... also increase the risk of blocked milk ducts.

2. Symptoms of blocked milk ducts

Milk duct obstruction usually progresses slowly and gradually, sometimes appearing rapidly and clearly.
Pregnant women often feel one or two breasts fuller, fuller and more painful, this condition is increasing day by day. When touched, there are round blocks with rough surface, hard density with many different sizes, very painful to the touch. Milk does not come out when breastfeeding or when sucking or expressing. In addition, pregnant women may appear other symptoms such as fatigue, headache, high fever ...

3. Treatment of blocked milk ducts by physical methods at Vinmec

The thawing of stagnated milk sites that have frozen, unblocking the duct system and limiting the appearance of new sites will solve symptoms and limit consequences caused by blockages such as: gland inflammation. milk, mammary gland abscess, mammary gland fibrosis...
Currently, there are many methods to treat blocked milk ducts, but none of them has the best effect for pregnant women. There are still cases of blocked milk duct treatment that does not improve, leading to inflammation, abscess - mammary gland. Many women have had to make incisions to release stagnant milk or take medicine to reduce lactation. One of the things they never wanted. Physical methods to treat blocked milk ducts:
Physical treatments for blocked milk ducts include: multi-frequency ultrasound combined with infrared irradiation and pulsed current is a very successful application for women. Unfortunately, the mother has a blocked milk duct being deployed at Vinmec International General Hospital.
This is an effective treatment method, which has many advantages such as:
Quickly dissolves coagulated and clotted milk glands. Does not damage the milk glands and other normal milk duct system. Multi-frequency ultrasound machine used in the treatment of blocked milk ducts:
(Specialized multi-frequency ultrasound machine, large LCD screen displays treatment parameters, 47 preset programs. SA pulse: 1/10, 1/5, 1/3, 2/5. Two ultrasonic generators 1Mhz & 3Mhz, SA transmitter made of TITAN alloy very safe and convenient in treatment.) Infrared light uses Used in the treatment of blocked milk ducts:
(Moving light, adjustable in all directions, combining 3 bulbs with their own on and off switch, capacity 250w/bulb, setting treatment time, auto-off and notification. end of treatment time)
Average treatment time: 30-45 minutes.
Immediately after the first treatment, pregnant women have had significant improvements:
Reduce erection and pain. The mammary glands soften and milk begins to secrete when the baby suckles or sucks. Maternal treatment 2 to 3 times is effective, a full treatment package is 5 times. The special thing of the combined treatment of ultrasound, infrared and pulsed electricity is its ability to quickly melt the curdled milk, loosen the milk's consistency, expand even where the milk ducts are deeply blocked, so Milk glands are opened quickly. Not only that, the blocked area relieves pain and swelling, and the mammary gland tissue softens and stimulates the release of milk. Blocked milk ducts are a concern of pregnant women, but if they know how to prevent and treat them properly, they will bring very good results.

4. Prevent clogged milk ducts

Mothers who want to prevent blocked milk ducts must eliminate the risks and causes of blockage, so it is necessary to note the following:
Breastfeed as soon as possible after birth and continue sucking on demand. bridge. Get as much rest as you can, but make sure your baby is feeding or pumping at the same time. Drink twice as much water as usual, eat full of nutrients from meat, eggs, milk and fiber from vegetables. Limit saturated fat intake.... If you have any need for consultation and examination at Vinmec Hospitals under the national health system, please book an appointment on the website (vinmec.com) for service. service.

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