
What Causes Lump Next To Nipple Oozing Pus?

Go for proper diagnosis ASAP
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your problem.
To recapitulate: young female of 23 - 4 months - lump at nipple - swollen three different times- squeezed a few weeks ago - painful, stinky, pus, blood - each day growing up for the few days - entire nipple and more is inflamed - no redness, no discharge, not hot - feels like it is on fire - gets bigger if bumped up - on Ibuprofen ...
I would suggest you the following considering all the points you have nicely put- in :
- Consult a General Surgeon or Onco-Surgeon for clinical / physical examination of the breasts, armpits, neck for swelling.
- Tests: Mammography, Ultrasonography or MRI
- FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology)
- If any discharge : For gram staining, culture and sensitivity.
- Biopsy if warranted
- Course of an antibiotic and continue Ibuprofen thrice daily.
- Local application of Liquid Povidone Iodine for keeping the area sterile.
Medical field is dependent upon the evidence and this being a benign or malignant lesion has to be either confirmed or ruled out.
These tests will also give a guideline for the further plan of treatment, whether medical and / or surgical.
You are too young and should not have been so late to have a proper diagnosis.
I hope this answer helps you for proper diagnosis and decision making, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries or if you feel that there is a gap-of-communication.

Answered by

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
