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breast abscess

(5 Posts)
maisyday Fri 25-Jan-19 12:30:51

Hi, just wondered if anyone mid fifties plus has had a breast abscess resulting from a breast infection

TwiceAsNice Fri 25-Jan-19 12:42:07

I’ve nit had one since Ive been older but had one in my twenties when I was breastfeeding . I was prescribed antibiotics and found putting s hot flannel on it regularly helped. I remember it being very painful and I was also feverish so maybe take some mild painkillers

TwiceAsNice Fri 25-Jan-19 12:42:35

Not not nit sorry

silverlining48 Fri 25-Jan-19 12:54:42

Assume you have seen the doctor? You may need anti biotics.

maisyday Fri 25-Jan-19 19:28:19

I've had an operation to remove it, but the doctors and surgeons said women in their 50's don't get them!! Obviously they are right.