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Pus-filled Holes Near Breast. What Is Going On?
I ve always had a skin problem with boils almost my whole life, but 2 months ago I got a boil on my left breast right next to my nipple .. At first it was really tiny but after 2 weeks it got bigger and started hurting. I thought that it might just heal itself but as the weeks went on it started to create a hole in the middle and started pussing. I tried keeping a warm cloth on it too see if it might go on down but it never did.. So now I have 4 pussing holes, and it aces and it really hurts. I finally made a doctor appointment but its a week and a half away and I really dont want to wait to find out whats going on anymore.. Does anyone have any idea what I should do or what can heal it.. Im only 17 and Im very scared that it might be breast cancer .. HELP
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
Hi
Welcome to the Health Care Magic
What you have described is less likely to be cancer. Without examination, it is all guess work - but it could be a good guess... You must see a doctor eventually.
Infection is obvious. It is not healing. At times the infection goes deep, there are pockets which could not drain completely - tracts form which allow partial and incomplete drainage (Sinuses) The surgeon opens widely allowing it to drain - healing will ensue. You will need antibiotics. As a general rule, an abscess needs drainage for its cure.
You are only 17 - still a long way to go. God bless you. Regarding 'boils almost my whole life' - you need investigations. There are some minor forms if immune deficiencies, which could be responsible. You have to see a specialist - Immunologist - who can help. It may need extensive investigations, is expensive and is not always conclusive - yet worth in view of your young age and long history of symptoms.
Take care
Wishing you speedy recovery
Good luck
Welcome to the Health Care Magic
What you have described is less likely to be cancer. Without examination, it is all guess work - but it could be a good guess... You must see a doctor eventually.
Infection is obvious. It is not healing. At times the infection goes deep, there are pockets which could not drain completely - tracts form which allow partial and incomplete drainage (Sinuses) The surgeon opens widely allowing it to drain - healing will ensue. You will need antibiotics. As a general rule, an abscess needs drainage for its cure.
You are only 17 - still a long way to go. God bless you. Regarding 'boils almost my whole life' - you need investigations. There are some minor forms if immune deficiencies, which could be responsible. You have to see a specialist - Immunologist - who can help. It may need extensive investigations, is expensive and is not always conclusive - yet worth in view of your young age and long history of symptoms.
Take care
Wishing you speedy recovery
Good luck
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