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Medical Conditions - Breast Abscess

Breast abscess refers to the build-up of pus in the breast generally caused by an infection. It is a painful condition. This condition is commonly seen among breastfeeding women. Breast abscesses can be a complication of breast infection called mastitis. Some of the symptoms of breast abscess are low milk production, redness and warmth in the breast region, and discharge from the nipples.

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Will my 56-year-old aunt need lifelong chemotherapy for TNBC?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Triple-negative breast cancers are a more aggressive form of breast cancer compared to hormone-positive types.

How to treat grade 4 breast cancer and a draining abscess?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). She has metastatic inflammatory breast cancer with lung and bony metastasis.

How to manage inflammatory breast cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hereditary risks- 1.

What does a small hole on a breastfeeding mom's breast mean?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. Since you are a breastfeeding mother, it can be possible that you might have an infection that can only be confirmed after examination.

What is the treatment for tender lump on breast?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me assure you that there are no cancers which come suddenly and settles with antibiotics.

My breastfeeding wife has a painful lump on her left breast. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I fully understand your concern and will surely help you. Can you tell me if she has any fever as well.

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My mammogram showed dense breast on the right side. Kindly explain the report.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The mammography done today (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows mild puckering of skin in the medial, lateral view near the breast's central part.

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