Mastitis⚡Mnemonic⚡

Causes of Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “MILKY”
  • M – Milk stasis
  • I – Infection (bacterial)
  • L – Lactation challenges
  • K – Keratinized nipple fissures
  • Y – Yeast infection

Triggers for Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “CRAMP”
  • C – Cracked nipples
  • R – Restricted milk flow
  • A – Abrupt weaning
  • M – Missed feedings
  • P – Pressure on breast (tight clothing)

Risk Factors For Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “BABIES”
  • B – Blocked milk duct
  • A – Anemia
  • B – Breast engorgement
  • I – Improper breastfeeding technique
  • E – Exhaustion
  • S – Stress

Warning Signs of Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “FLAME”
  • F – Fever
  • L – Localized breast pain
  • A – Area of redness
  • M – Malaise
  • E – Engorgement

Predisposing Factors of Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “SLEEP“
  • S – Smoking
  • L – Late-stage weaning
  • E – Engorged breasts
  • E – Excessive breast milk
  • P – Previous mastitis

Signs & Symptoms of Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “HOT RED”
  • H – Heat in the breast
  • O – Overall fatigue
  • T – Tenderness
  • R – Redness
  • E – Edema
  • D – Discharge from nipple

Characteristic Findings In Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “SWELL”
  • S – Swelling in breast tissue
  • W – Warmth over the affected area
  • E – Erythema
  • L – Lymphadenopathy in axillary nodes
  • L – Lactation disruption

Clinical Features of Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “PAIN”
  • P – Painful breastfeeding
  • A – Axillary lymph node enlargement
  • I – Increased breast temperature
  • N – Nipple discharge or abnormalities

What Should Be Avoided In Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “TIGHT”
  • T – Tight bras
  • I – Ignoring breast pain
  • G – Going long periods without breastfeeding
  • H – Harsh nipple cleaning
  • T – Tobacco use

Drugs Used To Treat Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “ANTIB”
  • A – Antibiotics (e.g., Cephalexin)
  • N – NSAIDs for pain
  • T – Tylenol for fever
  • I – Ibuprofen for inflammation
  • B – Bacterial ointments for cracks

Drugs To Avoid In Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “COLD”
  • C – Contraceptive pills with estrogen
  • O – Opioids
  • L – Lithium
  • D – Decongestants (can decrease milk supply)

Radiological Features of Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “IMAGE”
  • I – Increased density on mammogram
  • M – Mastitis signs on ultrasound
  • A – Abscess formation visibility
  • G – Glandular tissue swelling
  • E – Edema in surrounding tissues

Diagnostic Tests for Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “TEST”
  • T – Temperature measurement (fever check)
  • E – Examination of breast tissue
  • S – Swab test for infection
  • T – Thermal imaging for inflammation

Laboratory Findings In Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “LABS”
  • L – Leukocytosis (high white blood cell count)
  • A – Abscess fluid culture
  • B – Bacterial identification
  • S – Sensitivity testing for antibiotics

Complications of Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “ABSCESS”
  • A – Abscess in breast
  • B – Breast tissue scarring
  • S – Septicemia (in severe cases)
  • C – Chronic pain
  • E – Engorgement persisting
  • S – Skin dimpling
  • S – Systemic infection

Differential Diagnosis of Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “BREAST”
  • B – Breast abscess
  • R – Reactive lymphadenopathy
  • E – Engorgement (non-infectious)
  • A – Acute cellulitis
  • S – Subareolar abscess
  • T – Tumors (benign or malignant)

Preventive Measures for Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “FEED WELL”
  • F – Frequent breastfeeding
  • E – Empty breasts completely
  • E – Ensure proper latch
  • D – Drink plenty of fluids
  • W – Wash hands before feeding
  • E – Elevate breasts for comfort
  • L – Loose-fitting bras
  • L – Limit the use of nipple shields

Home Remedies for Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “WARM CARE”
  • W – Warm compresses
  • A – Adequate rest
  • R – Regular feeding/pumping
  • M – Massage gently
  • C – Cabbage leaves for swelling
  • A – Avoid tight clothing
  • R – Rotate feeding positions
  • E – Elevate breasts during feeds

Lifestyle Changes for Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “HEALTHY”
  • H – Hydrate well
  • E – Eat a balanced diet
  • A – Avoid stress
  • L – Limit caffeine
  • T – Timely breastfeeding
  • H – Healthy sleep patterns
  • Y – Yoga or gentle exercise

Patient Education for Mastitis

• Mnemonic: “LEARN”
  • L – Latch techniques for breastfeeding
  • E – Express milk regularly
  • A – Awareness of symptoms
  • R – Rest and self-care importance
  • N – Nipple care and hygiene