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What Causes Buring On Nipples?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: I am a 38 years male, from last 2 days my left nipple is burning & enlarged , I had consult my GP & he told due to hypersensitivity it has happened & prescribed Gabaneuron tablets for 10 days at night. I am not able to wear even shirt , as it is creating discomfort .Please advise , is their any serious issue .
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is due to infection and inflammation of nipple

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for posting in health care magic.

It seems that nipple is enlarged due to infection and associated inflammation in your case.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin, Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. I also add Ointment containing Mupirocin for local application. You can apply Ointment and cover the nipple with dressing so that it won't cause irritation when your shirt touches.

Please consult a General Surgeon to get examined. Nothing to worry.

If you have any queries, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (31 minutes later)
Sir ,I am quite relaxed with your answer as from last two days i was in stress ,shall I start the antibiotic you mentioned above & for how long .
Thanx once again .
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can take the antibiotic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can take the antibiotic.
Usually, I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule 600mg thrice daily. If there is no response, I will swich to another antibiotic like Linezolid 600mg twice daily and Cefuroxime 500mg twice daily.Anti inflammatory tablet should also be added.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Causes Buring On Nipples?

Brief Answer: It is due to infection and inflammation of nipple Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for posting in health care magic. It seems that nipple is enlarged due to infection and associated inflammation in your case. I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin, Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. I also add Ointment containing Mupirocin for local application. You can apply Ointment and cover the nipple with dressing so that it won't cause irritation when your shirt touches. Please consult a General Surgeon to get examined. Nothing to worry. If you have any queries, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards