Abcesses lump?

I had an abcesses on my breast (doctor thought it was one) - took 2 courses of antibiotics to remove the infection. 

 

Just wondering why there is still a small hard lump under where the abcesses was? Should I see a doctor again? 

  • Sally 

    don't want to scare you or worry you whatsoever 

    but I would definitely go back to Gp and ask for a breast clinic refereral 

    a Gp in my opionion is not experienced enough in this area but remember this is just a check breast clinic will do a thorough check for you and you can then settle that you have checked everything otherwise it will be on your mind .

    Good luck love Lara ️

  • As the antibiotics helped reduce it, I was under the impression it was nothing to worry about. I thought the small hard ball could just be scaring.

    But you think otherwise? 

  • Sally 

    This is only my personal opionion im not in any way medically trained . But as you were here it must be on your mind that you are maybe worried so the only way to stop that is to maybe go to the breast clinic .

    I wish you well lovely 

    love Lara ️

  • Hello Sally199696 and thank you for your post.

    This could be the remnants of the abscess but to be on the safe side do get it checked out again by your GP.

    While waiting for an appointment this will be an opportunity to see if this further reduces in size. However, try to minimize touching and prodding it as this could make it worse.

    I hope you will be okay. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care

    Caroline 

  • Hi Sally,

    I agree with Laraj and our nurse, Carloine. This may be something or nothing, but the wisest thing to do, is to get it checked out again.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

  • Just thought I'd come back to confirm. So I had a raised bump on my breast (lower inner quadrant). It was under the skin and red/painful. It ended up being a breast abcesses which left a bump under the skin. I had a scan and the bump left is just the cyst that got infected. 

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    Hi Sally,

    Thank you for the update. I am so glad to hear that this was just a cyst and nothing more sinister. It is always so reassuring to get good news and gives others going through this process hope - something which we all need.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx