Breast abscess

Breast Abscess Drainage
( From The PDR® Family Guide Encyclopedia of Medical Care )
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Alternate Names
: Breast Abscess, Infection - Breast Tissue, Mastitis
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Self-care may include applying moist heat to the infected breast tissue for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day.
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breast abscess (most common in lactating women)
trauma can cause discharge from both breasts
drugs such as cimetidine, methyldopa, metoclopramide, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, reserpine, tricyclic antidepressants, or verapamil ...
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Most common in lactating women, a breast abscess can happen when your nipples become irritated or infected from breast-feeding. A break or crack in your skin can allow bacteria to invade your breast tissue, causing an infection.
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Examples of breast lumps include: breast abscess, fat necrosis, fibroadenoma, fibrocystic breast disease, and breast cancer. A breast biopsy is the best way to determine the etiology of a breast lump. Remember, 80 to 85% of all biopsies are benign.
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