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Breast Infection Treatment in Vijayawada

What is an Abscess?

Breast infection that can lead to collection of pus in the breast is an abscess, it is palpable as lump. This is usually seen during breastfeeding. When mastitis is not treated, it can destroy breast tissue that forms a lump filled with pus. It is advisable that the breastfeeding women should contact the doctor at the first signs of mastitis so that it does not lead to Abscess. We are offering breast infection Treatment from our location to people who are living in and around Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Gudivada, Tadepalligudem, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Palakollu and Narsapuram.

What are its causes?

This breast infection is caused by bacteria that thrive where there is less/no oxygen. S.aureus, Streptococcal and anaerobic bacteria are the causes behind breast abscess. The other causes behind breast infection are:

  • 1) Clogged milk ducts.
  • 2) Bacteria seeping through cracked nipples.
  • 3) Reaction due to nipple piercing or breast implant.

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Symptoms of Breast Infection

During self breast examination, when you feel like a lump or a mass of tissue combined with other symptoms of infection you may have developed breast abscess. The other symptoms are:

  • 1) Fatigue
  • 2) Regular pain in the breast.
  • 3) Severe headache
  • 4) Nausea
  • 5) Vomiting
  • 6) High body temperature.
  • 7) Fluid discharge from the nipple.
  • 8) Symptoms of flu.
  • 9) Breast enlargement on one side only
  • 10) Itching
  • 11) Enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit

Treatment for Abscess

When your best breast infection specialist in Vijayawada has diagnosed an abscess with the help of ultrasound, they may need to remove the pus by draining it. A wide bore needle syringe is used to aspirate the pus out. If there is a lot of collection, then a small cut is made in the skin for draining. The pus is sent for a culture and sensitivity report. An antibiotic course for 5-7 days may also be prescribed. The pain may subside after the pus is drained but a warm compress can ease inflammation and moisturizing is important to prevent cracking of the nipples. It takes a few days or weeks for an abscess to heal completely after the treatment.

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Prevention

Breast infection is very painful but there are ways that can reduce the risk of such infections. Here are some of the precautionary measures that can be taken:

  • 1) Nipple care and moisturizing to prevent irritation and cracks.
  • 2) For breastfeeding women, it is important to feed or pump milk frequently to avoid getting swollen breasts.
  • 3) Using proper posture and technique for breastfeeding so that the baby can latch properly.
  • 4) Slowly reducing breast feeding rather than stopping abruptly.
  • 5) Taking treatment at any early signs of infection to avoid further complications.