Hi !

Why not try ultrasound first?
Ultrasound is a therapy succesfully used for recurrent plugged ducts.
Dosage is to be found in the archives.

Good luck!

Renate Rietveld, IBCLC


At 21:52 25-2-01 EST, you wrote:
>I have a friend who is also having surgery on her breast on Wed. for a lump
>they found last week.  They tried to aspirate the
>lump to see if it was a plugged duct and they didn't have any luck.
>This is a breastfeeding mom of a  5 month old son.  I'm afraid they are going
>to go in their and find a plugged duct.
>there.  I wondered if an altrasound would give any helpful results.  I know
>these things are difficult with a lactating breast, I'm sure that is why the
>surgeon wanted her to wean.  IF anyone has any helpful suggestions, I'm open.
> I will be their to help her before and after the surgery.
>


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