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Suggest Treatment For Lump With Discharge In Mid Sternum
Hi doctors,
i have recently found a lump in my mid sternum . Its actually very big and i have seen a doctor and they refer to see a specialist . I know facing trouble breathing and also for the pass few days, i have some discharge from the lump. Please help . Thank you
i have recently found a lump in my mid sternum . Its actually very big and i have seen a doctor and they refer to see a specialist . I know facing trouble breathing and also for the pass few days, i have some discharge from the lump. Please help . Thank you
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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As per your description of lump it is some kind of infection which needs urgent treatment so see a surgeon as early as possible. This can be skin infection or deep lungs infection. Any case drainage of pus is required. Also antibiotics needs to be taken.
Regards
Welcome to hcm
As per your description of lump it is some kind of infection which needs urgent treatment so see a surgeon as early as possible. This can be skin infection or deep lungs infection. Any case drainage of pus is required. Also antibiotics needs to be taken.
Regards
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