Li Xu gently pressed and palpated the area around the patient's breasts.
Just as he suspected, his fingertips detected distinct nodules.
Especially in the upper-outer quadrant, the milk ducts were hard. The moment he applied a little pressure, the patient winced and cried out in pain.
"This is a classic case of milk stasis."
Li Xu explained, "In traditional Chinese medicine, this condition is known as a blockage of local qi and blood, which leads to swelling and pain. If it's not treated promptly, the prolonged stasis generates heat and can develop into acute mastitis. At that point, you'd need IV fluids or even surgery to drain it."
"What? It's that serious?" The young mother was terrified.
"Don't worry. We've caught it early. It'll be fine as long as we clear the blockage."
Li Xu turned to get a bottle of specially formulated Massage lubricant. He poured some into his palm, warmed it between his hands, and then spread it evenly over the affected area on the patient.
