Question 1

how do i know it is a breast abscess or mastitis?

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Need  MD Evaluation: Common features of breast abscesses & mastitis include swelling and redness of the breast; however, an abscess is often associated with a new, tender, progressively-enlarging lump.  The distinction may be subtle, requiring surgical evaluation +/- ultrasound.

Question 2

breast abscess, lactation question. any experts here?

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I can help...: ...But i need to know the specific question. If you are asking if you can breast-feed with a breast abscess, the answer is yes. Breast abscesses are best managed with antibiotics and repeated aspiration as needed until they resolve. Hope this helps.

Question 3

history of lactational mastitis(3 rnds of abx 2 yrs ago).not bf'ing now. breast infection 2wks ago treated with doxy reoccured w/in wk. treatment?

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BREAST INFECTION: Recurrent breast infection can recurr if not completely treated or spread from the previous infection. Sometimes they are resistant to the antibiotic.

Question 4

is mastitis purely developed from breast feeding, lactation etc or just the sucking of nipple that develops it and therefore infects?

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MASTITIS: Irritation, introduction of infection through  sucking and trauma to affected breast.

Question 5

will breast abscess stop me from going on my vacation?

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You could be: It depend on the situation, if the case diagnose and in the process of treatment and you are responding i think so. Check with your doctor.

Question 6

breast abscess, what can i expect to see if i have one?

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Extreme pain: Fever, mass, and redness of overlying skin.  If you have a developing infection, you need to take antibiotics.  If you have established abscess, you will probably need aspiration or even surgical drainage.  Consult a surgeon.

Question 7

can you get breast abscess from having sucking on your breast?

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Potentially: Breast abscesses often arise from normal skin bacteria entering through breaks in the skin at the nipple-areolar complex.  Therefore, any significant trauma can lead to an infection, but the degree of trauma would have to be severe enough to break the skin surface.

Question 8

if a man sucked his girlfriends breasts could she get a breast abscess?.

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Unlikely: So long he did not bite hard and caused injury/laceration which got infected and caused abscess.

Question 9

does smoking  affect a breast  abscess woundw?

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See below: Smoking is bad for all healing including the type you mentioned.  It probably won't be helped by stopping now, but stopping asst any time is a good idea.

Question 10

what is the best way to get rid of a breast abscess?

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ABX,Aspiration,I & D: Breast abscesses usually cause a red, swollen, tender lump.  Associated symptoms may include fever, malaise, and lethargy.  While more common when breastfeeding, they can occur at any age.  The cornerstone of therapy includes antibiotics and drainage, which may be done via needle aspiration or surgical "i and d", depending on the severity of the infection.

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History of lactational mastitis(3 rnds of abx 2 yrs ago).not bf'ing now. breast infection 2wks ago treated with doxy reoccured w/in wk. treatment?

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Is mastitis purely developed from breast feeding, lactation etc or just the sucking of nipple that develops it and therefore infects?

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Will breast abscess stop me from going on my vacation?

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Breast abscess, what can i expect to see if i have one?

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Can you get breast abscess from having sucking on your breast?

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If a man sucked his girlfriends breasts could she get a breast abscess?.

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