Treating a breast abscess

Treating a breast abscess

breast abscesses are often linked to mastitis - a condition that causes breast pain and swelling (inflammation), and usually affects women who are breastfeeding. Infections can occur during breastfeeding if the bacteria enter the breast tissue, or if the milk ducts (small tubes) blocked. This can cause mastitis which, if untreated,
can result in the formation of an abscess. Women who are not breastfeeding may also develop mastitis if bacteria enter the milk ducts through a sore or cracked nipple, or nipple piercing. White blood cells are sent to attack the infection, which causes the tissue at the site of infection to death. This creates a small hollow area that is filled with pus (abscess).
You will have to be drained a breast abscess. small breast abscesses can be drained through a needle and syringe. If the abscess is large, a small incision may be necessary to drain the pus. For both procedures, usually you will be given a local anesthetic to numb the skin around the abscess so it does not feel any pain or discomfort

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