Breast Infection

Breast Abscess

A breast abscess is a painful, pus-filled lump under the skin of the breast. Breast abscesses can be a complication of mastitis, which is an infection of the breast. These lumps are more common among females who are lactating.
If an abscess is not drained, it may continue to become larger and fill with pus until it bursts, which can be very painful. If an abscess is allowed to burst and drain pus on its own, there is also a risk that it will not drain properly, causing the abscess to come back or the infection to spread.
Symptoms

Skin rash and redness

  • In one breast

  • In both breasts

common

Breast sore to the touch

  • One breast

common

Breast pain

  • One breast

common

Breast swelling

  • One breast

  • Movable, compressible and feels like there is a liquid inside

common

Feeling of heat in the breast

  • One breast

common

Fever

  • With chills

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Unsuccessful breastfeeding

  • In the first 6 weeks after giving birth

common

Fatigue

common

Breast mass

  • One breast

  • Fluctuance

or Hard breast

Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes

  • Under the armpits

Release of fluid from the nipple

or Newly inverted nipple

Rapid heart rate

Risk factors

Smoking

Diabetes mellitus

Treatment
The traditional management of breast abscess involves incision and drainage of pus along with antistaphylococcal antibiotics, but this is associated with prolonged healing time, regular dressings, difficulty in breastfeeding, and the possibility of milk fistula, and unsatisfactory cosmetic outcome.
Recommended specialist

If you have Breast Infection, then visit a breast surgeon as soon as possible.

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