What Causes Swelling And Pain In Breast?

Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 2015

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Question : I am having breast pain on rt breast. I ,I also had a x ray and a node on my lungno leakage, not inverted nipple.'.I have swelling and sharp pain at rt breast, pain to touch increasing pain. I have had a complete hysterectomy. can there be a connection?

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be breast abscess

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

For what was hysterectomy done.. If it was done for benign condition, it is unlikely to affect the breast..

It sounds like a breast abscess to me.. Breast abscess are usually painful and will be tender to touch..

Consult a surgeon to see whether it a breast abscess.. If so, it will require drainage..

Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..

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