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What Causes Lump With Clear Fluid Discharge On Nipple?

Hi, I noticed when I got up this morning a sharp pain in my right breast. There was what seemed to be a pimple on my nipplel.i tried popping it and a yellowish puss came out. There s like a small lump where the pimple is. It s really sore to the touch. I tried squeezing it again and there s just a clear fluid coming out. What should I do? Should I be concerned?
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. From the description you have given, it seems that you had a sebaceous cyst that was infected in the nipple area and you burst it. The yellow discharge could be sebum.

I would advise you not to keep squeezing it and give it time to heal without any interruption. You can take Cefixime 200 mg (Topcef) twice a day for five days to control the infection. Antacid and painkillers can be taken with this antibiotic to control heartburn and pain.

There are chances of recurrence of the cyst as the lining is left inside. If it happens again, you should visit a gynecologist or physician and get it removed surgically.

I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your concern. Take care.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Lump With Clear Fluid Discharge On Nipple?

Hello, I can understand your concern. From the description you have given, it seems that you had a sebaceous cyst that was infected in the nipple area and you burst it. The yellow discharge could be sebum. I would advise you not to keep squeezing it and give it time to heal without any interruption. You can take Cefixime 200 mg (Topcef) twice a day for five days to control the infection. Antacid and painkillers can be taken with this antibiotic to control heartburn and pain. There are chances of recurrence of the cyst as the lining is left inside. If it happens again, you should visit a gynecologist or physician and get it removed surgically. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your concern. Take care. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah