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Could Redness On Breasts After Having A Mass Removed Be A Sign Of Allergy To Medicines?
My sister just had a mass taken out of her left breast. Post surgery she broke out into something that looks like slightly red goosebumps. And it's only on her left side and is spreading. She is taking a pain medication and a nurse said she maybe allergic to the medicine. Thing is she has taken this medication before and has never had this reaction.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Presence of redness at site of previous Surgery, possibility of Surgical site infection has to be considered.
Drug reaction or allergic reaction are not restricted to breast alone.
I would suggest you to consult her Surgeon at earliest for further assessment.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Presence of redness at site of previous Surgery, possibility of Surgical site infection has to be considered.
Drug reaction or allergic reaction are not restricted to breast alone.
I would suggest you to consult her Surgeon at earliest for further assessment.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
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