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How Can A Painful Areola With Pus And Discharge Be Treated?
HI, my boyfriend has a painful spot on his right areola. It regularly 'builds up' when he can squeeze it resulting in a yellow discharge. This he has done regularly for some time but recently he is unable to squeeze and relieve the spot. It is becoming more engorged and painful. Can you tell me whether he should consult a doctor and what might be its cause. Thank you
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
Hello,
You are right. He should consult general surgeon for detailed evaluation of nipple area.
Your mentioned symptoms suggestive of breast abscess like condition.
He should evaluate further with ultrasonography of local part.
He should be given antibiotic course as well.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
You are right. He should consult general surgeon for detailed evaluation of nipple area.
Your mentioned symptoms suggestive of breast abscess like condition.
He should evaluate further with ultrasonography of local part.
He should be given antibiotic course as well.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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