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Can a breast abscess cause the one boob to be little bigger than the other? also can if not be painful if on antibiotics? going to breast surgeon for drain soon?

Q: can a breast abscess cause the one boob to be little bigger than the other? also can if not be painful if on antibiotics? going to breast surgeon for drain soon?

: Yes it can. You are doing the right thing. good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes it can. You are doing the right thing. good luck

Answered 9/8/2023

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A member asked:

Can a breast abscess cause the one boob to be little bigger than the other? also can if not be painful if on antibiotics? going to breast surgeon for drain soon?

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