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What Causes Pricking Sensation In Breast?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Question: Feeling pricking sensation in my leftbreast and if i press a yellowish discharg e is out a small dot like, whats the reason? Should i see a doc?
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Infection,might need antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a nipple infection.
keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
You might a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Take some oral painkillers like ibuprofen or paracetamol to reduce the inflammation and pain .

Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (5 minutes later)
Thank you so much doc, cud you suggest the antibiotic or should i see a doc? Its only in left breast and i very rarely feel pain in the breast
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Take antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi again


You can take tablet Azithromycin 500 mg once daily for four days .
If inspite of treatment,the problem persists,see a nearby doctor.

Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (14 minutes later)
My sister constantly feels dizzy, is it thyroid related becoz her body temp is less than 98 pls advice doc , thanku
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need to see a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Dizziness can occur due to many reasons .
It could be due to low glucose ,low blood pressure ,anemia or due to many other reasons .
She surely needs to see a physician for proper assessment.

Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Pricking Sensation In Breast?

Brief Answer: Infection,might need antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. You seem to have developed a nipple infection. keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected area twice daily . You might a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase. Take some oral painkillers like ibuprofen or paracetamol to reduce the inflammation and pain . Dr Geetika Paul