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What Causes A Red Swollen Abscess On The Breast?

I have a breast abcess/mass occur right after an abcess tooth. It is a hard lump with redness and swelling I have taken all the antibiotics for the tooth abcess and had the tooth pulled but the breast swelling remains should I see my doctor, go to the urgent care or the emergency room.
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Respected user , Hi

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Breast abscess is following some infection in form of boil or else .
* Must see your consultant surgeon in emergency as it is not resolved
after antibiotics also , you may need definite treatment of the same .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further guidance .

Regards .
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What Causes A Red Swollen Abscess On The Breast?

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Breast abscess is following some infection in form of boil or else . * Must see your consultant surgeon in emergency as it is not resolved after antibiotics also , you may need definite treatment of the same . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further guidance . Regards .