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What Causes Infection In The Nipple Of A Fibrocystic Breast?

Hi:
I have had fibrocystic breast conditin for many years. I am now 50 years old and have not had a period for six months so likely close to menopause.
This weekend I developed an infection under the nipple area. I felt quite ill, the area was about 3 inches across, red, hard and tender. I was given a course of antibiotics at Urgent care and then told to get in to see my family doctor as soon as the antibiotics were done. The research I have done is not very comforting. I will definitely see my doctor but is it possible for cysts to become infected, can wearing a tight bra cause this as well?

Thanks, Sylvia
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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you already are suffering from fibrocystic breast condition for many years and swelling on breast of 3 inches is a matter of concern. it could be infection and if the swelling does not subside with antibiotics , you need to go for USG breast and if required the fluid in swelling need to drained and sent for culture and sensitivity along with cytology to rule out malignancy. till then wear loose and comfortable clothes.
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What Causes Infection In The Nipple Of A Fibrocystic Breast?

you already are suffering from fibrocystic breast condition for many years and swelling on breast of 3 inches is a matter of concern. it could be infection and if the swelling does not subside with antibiotics , you need to go for USG breast and if required the fluid in swelling need to drained and sent for culture and sensitivity along with cytology to rule out malignancy. till then wear loose and comfortable clothes.