What Causes Inflammation In Breast?

Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2015

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Question : What can I do at home to bring the swelling down in my inflamed breast. I will start chemo treatment on Monday. Was just recently diagnosed with Pneumonia and Pleural Effusion and the procedure thoracentesis was performed and was given two piggy bags of avelox..

Answered by Dr. Rishi (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam.
What are you starting Chemo for?
Inflammation in the breast can be decreased by rest and warm compresses as you are using. I usually prescribe Tab Paracetamol 500mg two to three times a day for these ailments and can help to decrease inflammation. Stronger medicines might cause ill effects and are therefore not advised. Do let me know more details of the case.
Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Follow up: Dr. Rishi (12 minutes later)

I was recently diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer Grade 3,

Answered by Dr. Rishi (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should get relief from anti inflammatory medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam.
Thank you for the reply.
You can try the medicine advised.
If it does not give relief then I usually advice my patients to step up to Tab Naproxen twice daily.
Hope you feel better.
Take care.
Feel free to ask any further queries on the subject.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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