Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of mastitis can appear suddenly. They may include:

• Breast tenderness or warmth to the touch
• Breast swelling
• Thickening of breast tissue, or a breast lump
• Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while breast-feeding
• Skin redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern
• Generally feeling ill
• Fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or greater

When to see a doctor

See your doctor if you have breast symptoms that concern you.