A member asked:

Is it common for a breast abscess on nipple not to drain? it drained pus one time but hasnt drained anymore in the past several days. i been doing warm compress and taking antibiotics. i go doc tomorrow to see what they are gonna do for it?

Q: is it common for a breast abscess on nipple not to drain? it drained pus one time but hasnt drained anymore in the past several days. i been doing warm compress and taking antibiotics. i go doc tomorrow to see what they are gonna do for it?

: If there is no redness swellin or pain in the area it has probably healed therefor nothing is coming out. Good luck

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If there is no redness swellin or pain in the area it has probably healed therefor nothing is coming out. Good luck

Answered 9/4/2023

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Is it common for a breast abscess on nipple not to drain? it drained pus one time but hasnt drained anymore in the past several days. i been doing warm compress and taking antibiotics. i go doc tomorrow to see what they are gonna do for it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Will antibiotics prevent sepsis or such from breast abscess? My mom has one but they have not drained it yet. Shes on Doxycycline 100 mg 2x a day. She started today. Her temp is normal?

A member asked:

I have an abscess in my right breast. Its been drained 5 times and surgically removed 3 times. And antibiotics. What can I do next. It still comes bac?

A member asked:

Will antibiotics help an undrained breast abcess or should you wait until after it is drained?

A member asked:

I had gluteal abscess about a week.Doc drained the pus.After 1week of dressing to some extent it healed but watering in the wound is present?

A member asked:

I have a dry cough with chest and back pain when I do. Feel drained. This is my third day like this with no other symptoms. Should I see doc?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Went to doctor for a breast abscess and mastitis- the doc believes it is a abscess on top of my nipple along with mastitis. However the abscess is very small so she wants to see if it drains on own while on Doxycline.Can these drain? Go back on 5th?

How would a small breast abscess be treated? It drained a little but theres still pus in it. Its small in size. Would a needle be used or would it be cut? My primary care doc handles these. She was hoping it would drain on its own. Thanks?

How is a abscess on the nipple (breast) drained? Can a primary care doc do it? Thanks?

Dime sized hard, red, itchy, painful lump on left breast next to nipple. Has drained some pus and bloody/pus. Cancerous, abscess or something else?

I went to doc again about my breast abscess. Its smaller now. She put me on antibiotics for one more round. She plans to send me to a breast surgeon for a draining if needed and a u/s with biopsy. Is this reasonable? I had normal mammogram in July?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?