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What Causes Sore Nipple With Pus In It?

My left nipple is sore, hard,and when i squeeze it a white pus comes out. My nipple have always had white heads but when i gave squeezed them previously the pus was thick almost solid but this time around it was more liquid like. Is my left breast infected?
Thu, 21 May 2020
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Hi,

white or yellow cloudy discharge or pus from breast or nipple is a sign of 'BREAST INFECTION'. It is usually caused by bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) normally seen in the skin and find its way into the nipple through a crack in the skin resulting in an ' abscess '. I advise you to:
- Take analgesics for pain
- Course of antibiotics
- Keep ice pack and completely dry your nipple before dressing up
- If abscess is there, then draining under USG guidance

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

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sore Nipple With Pus In It?

Hi, white or yellow cloudy discharge or pus from breast or nipple is a sign of BREAST INFECTION . It is usually caused by bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) normally seen in the skin and find its way into the nipple through a crack in the skin resulting in an abscess . I advise you to: - Take analgesics for pain - Course of antibiotics - Keep ice pack and completely dry your nipple before dressing up - If abscess is there, then draining under USG guidance Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician