what are the consequences of developing breast abscess?

Question

What symptoms typically go along with breast abscess?

Answer 1

Scarring, maybe: Usually abscesses can be drained and treated with antibiotics. If successfully they may leave some minimal scarring, but this will depend upon the size and location of the abscess.

Answer 2

Blood infection: Sepsis or systemic blood infection can occur readily in breast abscesses due to the proximity to major blood vessels and the thoracic duct in the chest. If treated, there can also be cosmetic scarring and breast deformity. Breast infections/abscesses are more common in breast feeding new mothers who delay treatment of "mastitis".

Answer 3

Localized Infection: A breast abscess is a localized collection of pus in the breast tissue. Breast abscesses develop as a result of infection of the breast tissue which can occur due to several causes. Treatment involves incision and drainage of the breast abscess.

Answer 4

Infection of breast: Localized infection of breast most common with breast feeding.

Answer 5

Breast Infection : Common features of breast abscesses include swelling and redness of the breast associated with a new, tender, progressively-enlarging lump. While more common with lactation, abscesses can develop at any time in a woman's life. Traditional rx often involved surgery, however current techniques favor (repeated) aspiration and antibiotics.

Answer 6

Infection: A breast abscess is an infection of the breast. It can be an infection of the milk glands, hair follicles, sweat gland, secondary to trauma to the breast... It can be treated with antibiotics alone if the abscess is small or surgical drainage, antibiotics, and local wound care of larger.

Answer 7

Never: I would never recommend this. An easily treatable problem can be turned into a comes problem.

Answer 8

No: See your physician as soon as possible , first you need diagnosis, is it a simple abscess or tumor, you don't want to introduce lethal infections.

Answer 9

All: Undrained pus will allow the abcess to get bigger, more painful, and take longer to heal. See your surgeon.

Answer 10

Would not: Best treatment is adequate surgical drainage. If the opening is too small, the abscess can come back. Best to see your surgeon.

Answer 11

I wouldn't: A breast abscess can be drained and/or treated with antibiotics. If it is traumatically "popped", the infection could spread locally within the breast and could create scarring within the breast. Occasionally, scarring can be difficult to interpret on mammography.

Answer 12

Red, tender lump: A breast abscess will manifest itself as a hot, red, tender lump in the breast +/- fever; eventually, the entire breast can become swollen &red. Treatment is centered on antibiotics and abscess drainage, either thru (repeated) needle aspiration, or even surgical drainage if aspiration is unsuccessful. Please see your gyne or primary care dr. Today.

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