Why Breast Is Hurting With Redness Underneath Nipple Areolar Complex?
My left breast has been hurting all day. I am a 66-year old woman and I have had a shingles vaccination. I took my bra off and it still hurt. I just looked and there is a definite red area underneath my nipple areolar complex. When I apply cold it feels better, but when I take it off it hurts again. What is it?
Your symptoms seem to be related to mastitis which is an infection of the breast. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest warm compresses for local application. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to start a cycle of antibiotics to treat the infection.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Why Breast Is Hurting With Redness Underneath Nipple Areolar Complex?
Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to mastitis which is an infection of the breast. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest warm compresses for local application. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to start a cycle of antibiotics to treat the infection. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician