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Question: Hi, on Monday morning my 15 month son elbowed me on the breast a few times when we were messing playing, I had no bra on at the time as I was just out of bed, about an hour after I spotted my breast all swollen and red in one area, also a hot like feeling. today is Wednesday and those symptoms are still there, the soreness isn't as bad but still sore, and still swollen in that area and very red! my mother passed away from breast cancer over 10 years ago, and Should I be worried? Please advise?
Brief Answer:
probably just breast hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
You dont need to be concerned since this is obviously breast hematoma due to hit and it should subside within a week. Breast cancer dont manifest on this was with such rapid signs and since you had trauma of breast then the cause of pain and swelling is obvious. Such hematomas may become inflammed as could be your case and you should rest, apply cold compresses,take ibuprofenum 400mg 2x daily or diclofenac 2x per day. If pain persist,you should do breast ultrasound to rule out abscess which then should be surgically drained. Wish you good health. Regards
probably just breast hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
You dont need to be concerned since this is obviously breast hematoma due to hit and it should subside within a week. Breast cancer dont manifest on this was with such rapid signs and since you had trauma of breast then the cause of pain and swelling is obvious. Such hematomas may become inflammed as could be your case and you should rest, apply cold compresses,take ibuprofenum 400mg 2x daily or diclofenac 2x per day. If pain persist,you should do breast ultrasound to rule out abscess which then should be surgically drained. Wish you good health. Regards
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Thank hou so much as this has put my mind at ease. Would i need to go to the doctor to get a prescription for these? Im based in XXXXXXX in XXXXXXX or could i take difene?
Brief Answer:
Difene and Prescriptions
Detailed Answer:
As far as I know, you can buy Difene (Diclofenac) with no prescription. You will need to check on that though in your area. You can take Diclofenac of course if it is Over The Counter and have read all the safety warnings.
It should improve in few days.
Difene and Prescriptions
Detailed Answer:
As far as I know, you can buy Difene (Diclofenac) with no prescription. You will need to check on that though in your area. You can take Diclofenac of course if it is Over The Counter and have read all the safety warnings.
It should improve in few days.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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