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What Causes Nipple Discharge Along With Swelling, Redness And Pain Around The Nipple?
Question: I am having discharge from my left nipple for past 3 weeks
Now the area around the nipple is swollen--very red--painful around nipple
no discharge in past 24 hours--feels like it is filling behind the nipple--?
any over the counter remedy--?? Thank you
Now the area around the nipple is swollen--very red--painful around nipple
no discharge in past 24 hours--feels like it is filling behind the nipple--?
any over the counter remedy--?? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen if it suits you, local Povidone Iodine and as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Take an anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
Apply Liquid Povidone Iodine.
Please do not try to pop up as it can spread the inflammation and infection.
You may need the following furthermore:
Clinical evaluation and examination by a doctor to ascertain the cause as nipple discharge from one side are extremely rare in a male at any given age.
Antibiotics cover - needs a valid prescription.
Since the problem is present for three weeks it is necessary to go for proper drainage, take a biopsy to know the exact cause and rule out any serious underlying problem.
I hope this answers your query and helps in decision making to get an early and proper diagnosis so that proper management can help you get a cure.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon
Ibuprofen if it suits you, local Povidone Iodine and as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Take an anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
Apply Liquid Povidone Iodine.
Please do not try to pop up as it can spread the inflammation and infection.
You may need the following furthermore:
Clinical evaluation and examination by a doctor to ascertain the cause as nipple discharge from one side are extremely rare in a male at any given age.
Antibiotics cover - needs a valid prescription.
Since the problem is present for three weeks it is necessary to go for proper drainage, take a biopsy to know the exact cause and rule out any serious underlying problem.
I hope this answers your query and helps in decision making to get an early and proper diagnosis so that proper management can help you get a cure.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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