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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of A Breast Abscess?
Question: I have multiple symptoms on your symptom checker related to my breast like vaginal discharge,i have a sore knee but i think it's related to my bad back as i have L5,S1and recently L4has gone as well, so I'm unsure if it is related to my breast. My breast has a hard lump on it and on top of it,it has become red and has developed dry skin turning into a scab. So doctor what should i do? Thanku for your advice and time regards xxxxxx
Brief Answer:
possible breast abscess..
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to HCM,
I understand that you prime concern at present if the lump in breast which is hard and have become red and inflamed and possibly painful and now scabbing. These are signs of an abscess formation locally.
You must visitor physician and get a local examination done to rule out abscess and if ruled out then you should opt for a mammogram and a fine needle aspiration cytology of the lesion following a biopsy of the lump to rule out any malignancy.
I hope this would guide you ahead,
Regards
possible breast abscess..
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to HCM,
I understand that you prime concern at present if the lump in breast which is hard and have become red and inflamed and possibly painful and now scabbing. These are signs of an abscess formation locally.
You must visitor physician and get a local examination done to rule out abscess and if ruled out then you should opt for a mammogram and a fine needle aspiration cytology of the lesion following a biopsy of the lump to rule out any malignancy.
I hope this would guide you ahead,
Regards
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