Red Cabbage: A Novel Treatment for Periductal Lactational Mastitis

Chiya Abramowitz1, Aryeh Deutch2, Ethan Shamsian2

  • 1Internal Medicine, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), Glen Head, USA.

Cureus
|February 2, 2023
PubMed

Lactational mastitis is a common condition in breastfeeding women that manifests as painful, swollen, and erythematous breasts. Customary treatment guidelines include antibiotics, cold compression, and continued breastfeeding. This report highlights a unique case in which the symptomatic progression of lactational mastitis was alleviated with the utilization of red cabbage and warm compresses. The study further investigates the potential benefits and role of red cabbage in treating mastitis infections to prevent unnecessary overuse of antibiotics and promote antibiotic stewardship practices.