An abscess is a formation of pus in the internal area of the body caused by infections. An infection in the breast can impact a breast abscess, which is a normal condition in lactating womens. It’s essential to see a medical surgeon or doctor for effective treatment of breast infections and abscesses to avoid recurring cases.
While this condition is mostly normal in lactating females, both non-lactating womens and mens may also suffer from a breast abscess.
- Lactating-related breast abscesses are caused when an untreated infection builds, from bacteria on the mother’s skin and from the baby’s mouth. The bacteria may then insert: through the cuts on the skin, cracked nipples and the milk ducts.
- Non-lactating females and males may also suffer from breast abscesses through untreated infections, although it’s not too common. These are also called subareolar breast abscesses. Bacteria may insert the breast through:- the cuts on breast tissues, cracked nipples and nipple piercings.
Common symptoms of a Breast Abscess include:-
- Pain
- Redness
- Swelling
- Warm skin
- Nipple drainage
- Discharge from the any part of the breast.
How is breast abscess treated?
- Treatment for a breast abscess includes draining the area of pus.
- First, the doctor will numb the infected skin with a local anesthetic so an individual doesn’t feel any pain. Then, they will remove the pus by either doing a small incision and physically draining the abscess, and by removing the pus through the needle. The latter choice may need multiple treatments, but is least invasive.
Complications from breast abscess treatment involve:-
- Scarring
- changes in nipples and breast tissues.
- Asymmetrical breasts.
- Internal sores are called fistulas.
