Mastitis risk factors
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Overview
Mastitis usually occur in women who are breastfeeding. Women who are breastfeeding are at risk for developing mastitis especially if they have sore or cracked nipples or have had mastitis before while breastfeeding another baby. Also, the chances of getting mastitis increases if women use only one position to breastfeed or wear a tight-fitting bra, which may restrict milk flow. Mastitis that are not related to breastfeeding might be a rare form of breast cancer. Women with diabetes, chronic illness, AIDS, or an impaired immune system may be more susceptible to the development of mastitis.
Risk Factors
Nipple piercings pose a risk due to bacterial infection following the injury and hormonal stimulation by the piercing (Jacobs et al 2003, Modest & Fangman 2002, Demirtas et al 2003).