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Diagnosed with non-lactating mastitis 3rd time.antibiotics rid fever&pain but unbearable itching remains.no rash.cancer? or could it be anything else?

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Other symptoms. ...: There is often significant inflammation that occurs with certain bacteria. They actually secrete toxins that cause big time irritation of the tissues in the area of the infection. As this inflammation clears up, your body sends all kinds of responses to help settle down this inflammation. Between the inflammation and the resonate, there can be lots of associated itching locally. Very normal....

Answered 11/28/2017

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Your doctor can help: The doctor who gave you antibiotics is your first line of help. Ask him/her if a second opinion with a breast cancer specialist or a surgeon may be useful to further investigate your problem. You may need X-Rays of your breast(Mammography, Ultrasound or MRI scan). These can be used to check for Breast Cancer. Use local applications of a good moisturizer to provide relief from itching.

Answered 6/7/2016

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