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How Can A Tender Breast Lump With Pus Be Treated?

I have recently discovered a lump on the inner part of my left breast. it's pretty big for a lump and the first time I squeezed it, a considerable amount of pimple-like pus came out. Now the lump is still there, no more pus coming out, and it's tender to the touch. It doesn't feel the same as breast tissue and i'm nervous about it.
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.

1. Your history suggest that you are having an infective breast abscess.( painful lump with discharge)
2.Please do not squeeze / compress the lesion / lump.
3.In this case visit your GP let it get examined - request for an ultrasound breast.
4.That will give exact nature of the lesion / lump ( solid, cystic,mass) , its source ( muscle, dust, gland ) and its extensions.
5.Treatment in this case would be a small incision and drainage and good post procedural care with a course of antibiotic will help. Good luck.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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How Can A Tender Breast Lump With Pus Be Treated?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1. Your history suggest that you are having an infective breast abscess.( painful lump with discharge) 2.Please do not squeeze / compress the lesion / lump. 3.In this case visit your GP let it get examined - request for an ultrasound breast. 4.That will give exact nature of the lesion / lump ( solid, cystic,mass) , its source ( muscle, dust, gland ) and its extensions. 5.Treatment in this case would be a small incision and drainage and good post procedural care with a course of antibiotic will help. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.