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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.
Answered 12/22/2013
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