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Suggest Remedy For Boil Under Right Breast

I have a boil under my right breast . I have seen a Doctor at a urgent care. He cannot tell me what it is? He has gave me 2 different anti-biotics. It will not stop draining and its been almost a month.Now he says he does not know what it is. He wants me to see a breast specialists. It does not sound right that he sent a culture to the lab and the only thing he ruled out was MRSA. Should I get a second opinion fro another doctor or see someone that specializes in infections.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Thank you for you question. I am Dr Asanghanwa. Boils or abscesses are usually a collection of dead or dying white blood cells and bacteria. They are formed as the white blood cells of the body try to fight a bacteria infection and normally should subside after good incision and drainage and appropriate antibiotics. However a persistent breast boil may be an early sign of a potentially dangerous underlying condition like breast cancer. I would advise you to consult a gynaecologist as fast as possible so the breast is examined and necessary tests are carried out and proper medications prescribed. However other underlying conditions can make an abscess drain for longer than necessary like diabetes and immunodeficient states. Good luck and take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Boil Under Right Breast

Thank you for you question. I am Dr Asanghanwa. Boils or abscesses are usually a collection of dead or dying white blood cells and bacteria. They are formed as the white blood cells of the body try to fight a bacteria infection and normally should subside after good incision and drainage and appropriate antibiotics. However a persistent breast boil may be an early sign of a potentially dangerous underlying condition like breast cancer. I would advise you to consult a gynaecologist as fast as possible so the breast is examined and necessary tests are carried out and proper medications prescribed. However other underlying conditions can make an abscess drain for longer than necessary like diabetes and immunodeficient states. Good luck and take care.