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I had emergency breast surgery last monday morning, i still have a tube in my breast draining, but i have swelling in my upper chest area and rash?
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Surgery: It is of utmost importance you call the surgeon and get a follow-up appt to have the area addressed and assessed post operatively. You may be developing post operative issues that the surgeon will need to know and that may need treatment . Best wishes.
Answered 10/11/2014
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Breast: This could be a sign of infection such as wound or cellulitis. Have it checked by your surgeon asap.
Answered 10/6/2014
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