A 46-year-old member asked:
How long does chills associated with breast abscess last?
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Dr. Regina Hamptonanswered
Breast Surgery 23 years experience
If treated....: If your abscess is treated appropriately with drainage and antibiotics, the fever and chills should resolve within 48-72 hours. If the fever/chills persists, then contact your surgeon, the abscess may not have been completely drained (can happen with a complex abscess) or you may need a different antibiotic. This may mean the infection has spread beyond the breast.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How long does malaise associated with breast abscess last?
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Dr. Regina Hamptonanswered
Breast Surgery 23 years experience
Resolve w/ treatment: Malaise with a breast abscess is not a common symptom. This usually means a more serious infection that may be beyond the breast. Treatment for a breast abscess included drainage/aspiration and antibiotics. I highly recommend you contact your doctor for a complete evaluation.
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