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Hi, i have been having this pain in the middle of my chest, just beneath my breasts for the past few months. it was not constant, so i didn't pay it much attention. now i have a boil in between my breasts which has started oozing. i am now petrified.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Must be drained: Go directly to your local clinic and have the abscess opened and drained.

Answered 12/15/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, i have been having this pain in the middle of my chest, just beneath my breasts for the past few months. it was not constant, so i didn't pay it much attention. now i have a boil in between my breasts which has started oozing. i am now petrified.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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