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Breast Engorgement
Exams and Tests
No exams or tests are needed to diagnose breast engorgement. If your doctor suspects a breast infection (Reference mastitis Opens New Window), you will be treated with antibiotics.
For more information, see the topic Reference Mastitis While Breast-Feeding.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference May 4, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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