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Should I Be Concerned With Painful And Sore Lump Under The Breast?
hi l 38 smoker with a family history of cancer l have noticed a lump under my left brest a few weeks ago it has got bigger and can feel it when l put my hand over my head l tryed skweezing it and nothing came out yesterday but a bit of whit puss came out today it sore for a few days even pain around that area in chest over a few days with out tuching it should l be concernd thank you
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
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If there is a purulent discharge then it is possible that the lump may represent an abscess which is a collection of pus.
The definitive treatment of an abscess is incision and drainage, antibiotics are usually also given.
This is only one possibility. It would be best for you to see your doctor for an assessment.
I hope this helps
If there is a purulent discharge then it is possible that the lump may represent an abscess which is a collection of pus.
The definitive treatment of an abscess is incision and drainage, antibiotics are usually also given.
This is only one possibility. It would be best for you to see your doctor for an assessment.
I hope this helps
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