Red breast

Hi, wondering if anyone has had something similar or can advise? I am breastfeeding my 7 month old.
about two weeks ago, I noticed my right breast was red on one side. There is no pain, swelling or other constant symptoms.
I’ve had the odd burning sensation but it is normally after feeding and has happened whenever she isn’t latching properly.
i saw the doctor on day 5 who diagnosed mastitis and prescribed antibiotics.
there was maybe a small improvement.
I saw a different doctor after a week, who advised continue ABs for another week and try a fungal cream. We have a recheck booked Monday and she will refer me to a breast clinic if no better.
whilst I know it is the nose sensible option, I’m constantly anxious and stressing about what is going on.
looking up close, I can see loads of capillaries under the surface.

could this in any way be related to the breastfeeding/latch? Or some type of reaction to the breast pads? I’ve used the same ones since birth, but a new box recently and it does seem to be the same area/shape as the redness.

sorry for the long message, thanks 😊

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I have this and I’m pregnant , not sure what it is though x

I had mastitis three time! Icing after feeding helps tremendously!!

I would get that checked out asap

no, it’s not lumpy. The doctor also checked for lumps and said it was fine. Did yours go on for a few weeks?

I sometimes get a bit of pain after feeding- not all the time. She was biting around the time this started as she was teething but has now taking to pinching! Wondering if any of this could be related.
Did your clogged ducts last a while?

For me it was just a clogged duct. Hot showers, massage and start feeding on that side for an entire day. Get it flowing. Make sure the latch is super even if you have to fight with it!
That’s what helped me. The doc in emerg told me to do this

Tbh it looks like the mastitis hasn’t cleared up. Has your little one been poorly in the last couple of weeks? This happened to me when my daughter was poorly and feeding more than usual and then wasn’t feeding as much, but I noticed immediately and was on antibiotics within 4 hours of noticing. I didn’t feel better until about 10 days after I took the first antibiotic. But it looked better after a few days. This in my opinion doesn’t look better and it seems the mastitis hasn’t cleared up at all. I do keep breastfeeding as much as you can. And use a warm cloth on it. Also if you can run the shower on it. But unfortunately only antibiotics are the only thing to clear it up. Mastitis can turn into an abscess if left for a few weeks.

Thanks all. I think I will see a feeding team this week to ensure latch is ok, and I will likely be referred by the doctors to a breast team if it’s no better/ just praying it’s nothing more serious.. 🤞
I have a bit more confidence though with your comments today, thank you

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