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How Can Pain And Swelling On The Breasts And Back Be Treated?

I am on my 11th day for shingles in my left breast. and in the middle of my back. the blisters have stopped but the pain and some swelling is still there. I had finished 7 weeks of Chemo and radiation for my lung. and a month later the shingles broke out in the same area . Nothing seems to work for the pain.I have used ibuprophen and extra strength tylenol. Most of the itchiness is gone. Is there some cream that can tone down the pain Please advise
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Most causes of pain in breast are benign and not serious. There are a number of harmless causes for breast pain and tenderness that may primarily be related to changes in hormone levels.

These can include menstruation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mastitis, menopause and fibrocystic breast tissue which is most common.

Fibrocystic breasts are not necessarily linked to cancer, and the lumps are fluid filled cysts rather than a mass of cells.

However, it is advisable to do breast ultrasound and mammography just to be sure and start regular follow-up of possible cysts. In case of redness, fever and progressive pain, this may indicate abscess and then it should be surgically drained or evacuated by needle under control of ultrasound.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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How Can Pain And Swelling On The Breasts And Back Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most causes of pain in breast are benign and not serious. There are a number of harmless causes for breast pain and tenderness that may primarily be related to changes in hormone levels. These can include menstruation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mastitis, menopause and fibrocystic breast tissue which is most common. Fibrocystic breasts are not necessarily linked to cancer, and the lumps are fluid filled cysts rather than a mass of cells. However, it is advisable to do breast ultrasound and mammography just to be sure and start regular follow-up of possible cysts. In case of redness, fever and progressive pain, this may indicate abscess and then it should be surgically drained or evacuated by needle under control of ultrasound. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein