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Suggest Treatment For Small Bruise On The Areola Of Breast

I recently noticde a nickel sized bruise below the areola on my left breast. It is hot to the touch, itchy and very sensitive. There is no discharge from the inflamed area. Just very painful and irritated. I have not done anything team cause it and I m beginning to get a little worried.
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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My Dear

Welcome to Healthcaremagic!

Your details and symptoms have been carefully reviewed.

Please note the following points:
1 The problem seems to be related to a kind of abnormal response to the use of an analgesic, antibiotic, or some other medication like metronidazole.

2 If there is no such history, then an insect bite could be another possibility.

3 In any case, you will benefit by the use of a steroid-antibiotic combination applied locally twice daily after thorough cleaning with plain water pending final diagnosis.

4 You might like to wait for it to recede before seeking doctor opinion by visiting your physician personally. There is a good chance that it will settle.

You may skip investigations for now and can take anti allergic to reduce the severity of symptoms.

Wish you early recovery from Healthcaremagic!
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Suggest Treatment For Small Bruise On The Areola Of Breast

My Dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic! Your details and symptoms have been carefully reviewed. Please note the following points: 1 The problem seems to be related to a kind of abnormal response to the use of an analgesic, antibiotic, or some other medication like metronidazole. 2 If there is no such history, then an insect bite could be another possibility. 3 In any case, you will benefit by the use of a steroid-antibiotic combination applied locally twice daily after thorough cleaning with plain water pending final diagnosis. 4 You might like to wait for it to recede before seeking doctor opinion by visiting your physician personally. There is a good chance that it will settle. You may skip investigations for now and can take anti allergic to reduce the severity of symptoms. Wish you early recovery from Healthcaremagic!