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Boils On Stomach, Armpits, Under Breasts. Using Creams For Staph Infection. Symptoms Of Breast Cancer?
I have been getting these things on my stomach that look like something between a pimple and a boil . I went to the er and they said it could be staff infection and gave me some cream to put on them. But they aren t going away and know I am getting them by my left arm pit. I have had these for 6 months or so. But what is worrying me the most is that I have one under my right breast that looks something like the ones on my stomach and arm pit. It has been there for a few weeks and it started of small and is getting bigger and hurting. I have a history of breast cancer in my family and I am scared that this could be something serious, please help!
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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As per your query,you are having multiple abscesses over your body.The exact bacteria and the proper antibiotic that is causing this can only be diagnosed with the Culture and sensitivity of the discharge from the lesion.
Apart from local cream,You have to take Oral Antibiotic like Cefuroxime or Cefpodoxime along with Anti inflammatory drug.
Breast cancer will present as a swelling in the Breast which can be felt.Though you have a positive family history,this lesion is not related to it.
Don't worry.
Wish you speedy recovery.
As per your query,you are having multiple abscesses over your body.The exact bacteria and the proper antibiotic that is causing this can only be diagnosed with the Culture and sensitivity of the discharge from the lesion.
Apart from local cream,You have to take Oral Antibiotic like Cefuroxime or Cefpodoxime along with Anti inflammatory drug.
Breast cancer will present as a swelling in the Breast which can be felt.Though you have a positive family history,this lesion is not related to it.
Don't worry.
Wish you speedy recovery.
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
You have multiple boils which are most commonly staphlococcal infection, but they usually heal with local application of suitable antibiotic and if required systemic antibiotic and anti inflammatory drugs.
You need to get examined by good Physician and please rule out Diabetes as you have recurrent boils.
As they are in arm pit they may be lymoh nodes which needs to be examined.
You are right to be concerned about Malignancy of breast as it runs in family but do not worry and after careful examination by a Surgeon,a Mammography or Sonomammography may be done and if there is any suspicious mass a Fine needle aspiration or Biopsy may be done,alog with some blood test of tumour markers.
Please take care of yourself
Best of Luck.
Welcome to HCM,
You have multiple boils which are most commonly staphlococcal infection, but they usually heal with local application of suitable antibiotic and if required systemic antibiotic and anti inflammatory drugs.
You need to get examined by good Physician and please rule out Diabetes as you have recurrent boils.
As they are in arm pit they may be lymoh nodes which needs to be examined.
You are right to be concerned about Malignancy of breast as it runs in family but do not worry and after careful examination by a Surgeon,a Mammography or Sonomammography may be done and if there is any suspicious mass a Fine needle aspiration or Biopsy may be done,alog with some blood test of tumour markers.
Please take care of yourself
Best of Luck.
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I am glad that your are seeking medical advise for your problem.
The lesions which you are explaining do seem to be infectious in nature and can be a staph infection which is known as folliculitis. If the cream is not providing you any relief, you should consult a dermatologist or a infectious disease doctor and they will give you oral antibiotics. Some people are carriers of this infection and that is why they get it repeatedly. Your doctors can do some tests (like nasal and pharyngeal swab) to check for that.
As far as breast cancer is concerned, your lesions dont fit into the picture. Breast cancer usually presents as a painless lump in the breast. It can also be detected on screening mammographies. If you have a family history of breast cancer, it is advisable that you visit a surgeon every 6 months for a breast examination and get annual mammograms or sonomamograms done.
Hope you get well soon.
The lesions which you are explaining do seem to be infectious in nature and can be a staph infection which is known as folliculitis. If the cream is not providing you any relief, you should consult a dermatologist or a infectious disease doctor and they will give you oral antibiotics. Some people are carriers of this infection and that is why they get it repeatedly. Your doctors can do some tests (like nasal and pharyngeal swab) to check for that.
As far as breast cancer is concerned, your lesions dont fit into the picture. Breast cancer usually presents as a painless lump in the breast. It can also be detected on screening mammographies. If you have a family history of breast cancer, it is advisable that you visit a surgeon every 6 months for a breast examination and get annual mammograms or sonomamograms done.
Hope you get well soon.
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