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What Causes Swollen Nipples With White Pus Discharge?

Yes please. My left nipple has been swollen and extremely painful. For the first two days, i was able to squeeze it, and a white puss like discharge (like when you pop a pimple). Today it is even more swollen and is too painful for me to squeeze. I am not pregnant. Please help!
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain pus like discharge from the nipples along with swelling and pain can be due to causes like:

-Mastitis: It is an infection of the breast tissue..

-Abscess.

-Malignancy.

Tuberculosis..

I would suggest you to consult a Gynaecologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and also advise investigations like Mammography, Ultrasound, microscopic examination of the discharge, if it is confirmed to be pus then pus culture can be done for confirmation..

In case of infection antibiotics can resolve it completely..
In case of abscess drainage will be required along with antibiotics and painkillers..

Other conditions will be treated as per diagnosis..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swollen Nipples With White Pus Discharge?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain pus like discharge from the nipples along with swelling and pain can be due to causes like: -Mastitis: It is an infection of the breast tissue.. -Abscess. -Malignancy. Tuberculosis.. I would suggest you to consult a Gynaecologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and also advise investigations like Mammography, Ultrasound, microscopic examination of the discharge, if it is confirmed to be pus then pus culture can be done for confirmation.. In case of infection antibiotics can resolve it completely.. In case of abscess drainage will be required along with antibiotics and painkillers.. Other conditions will be treated as per diagnosis.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.