Question 1

can strep cause a breast infection?

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Yes: Beta hemolytic streptococci can cause breast infections although staphylococcus aureus is the more common cause.

Question 2

is strep related to breast infection?

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Possibly: "strep" (streptococcus) are bacteria that can many infections. Strep throat is caused by "group a" strep, which can also cause skin and soft tissue infections.  A breast infection can definitely be caused by this type of strep, and antibiotics are needed.

Question 3

can breast infections be caused by body soaps?

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Drying soap?: If a soap was particularly drying or abrasive - it could lead to breaks in skin with possibility of an infection if skin comes in contact with germs.

Question 4

i have pain in my left side of my back. i havnt got a kidney infection as been tested but i have big breast could that be the cause of the pain?

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Yes: Unilateral pain upper back in twenties female with large breasts might reflect chronic rhomboid major muscle spasm.  Each breast can weigh 6 pounds. I have found many large breasted women have anterior tilt to their shoulders, which can stress the rhomboids. Increased tone (yoga) of upper back muscles is advised; along with more of a military posture of the shoulders.

Question 5

does breast infection cause fever

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Yes.: Fever can be a sign of infection, including infection of the breasts.

Question 6

can a kidney infection cause you to have breast pains?

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Would not expect it: Kidneys are located towards the back at the level of the lowest ribs. Usually people with pyelonephrirtis (infection in the kidney) or kidney stones experience pain in this area. I would not expect breast pains. I would recommend getting a sonogram of the breast if the pain does not go away to make sure it is not a cyst. If any redness, mass,  or hardness over the breast see the doctor right away.

Question 7

can a bad breast infection cause extreme headaches?

Accepted Answer

Mastitis: can be associated with headaches and other symptoms like fever/chills.

Question 8

is it ever that a sinus infection cause sore breasts?

Accepted Answer

1st a pregnancy test: I have never had a patient with sinusitis complain of breast pain.

At 33, i would take a pregnancy test before starting an antibiotic, as pregnancy can cause sore breasts and nasal congestion.

Question 9

can taking medroxyprogesterone cause breast infection or cancer?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: The whi study carried out by the nih in the last decade found an increase in the rate of breast cancer in women taking Medroxyprogesterone acetate (mpa) plus mixed conjugated equine estrogens, but not in women taking the estrogen alone.  This casts suspicion of mpa but it certainly does not prove that it increases the risk of breast cancer.  It does not increase the risk of breast infections.

Question 10

what is the reason for reoccurring staph infection in breast in a non-lactating 30yo female?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent staph: Once staph is established in certtain tissue, it can be difficult to eradicate entirely. Antibiotics may seem to cure ia flare-up without actually killing all bacteria. Or your skin may be colonized with staph which finds its way back into the breast. See an infectious diseases specialist; and/or speak with your doctor about whether surgery is needed to remove a smoldering infection. Good luck.

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