Abscess breasts disease
One type of breast infection that can occur in women is breast abscess. Breast abscesses are a condition where there is an infected lump in the area just below the skin. The infected lump contains the pus.
The swelling and pus arise from local infections, which can be caused by the invasion of the bacteria in the body. Breast abscesses most commonly occur in women aged 18 to 50 years.
It can also occur in women who are breastfeeding (more often in the edges of the breasts, especially in the upper and outer parts) and those that do not breastfeed (more often in the center of the breast, under the areola or parts Dark around the nipple).
Causes of breast abscess
Breast abscesses can occur in women who are breastfeeding and women who are not breastfeeding.
In women who are breastfeeding, the bacteria can attack the breasts through the nipple while breastfeeding, or through a gap in the nipple or areola (the dark-colored areas around the nipple. Clogged milk drains can also cause infections of the breast or measures, which may develop into breast abscesses when not getting immediate treatment.
In women who are not breastfeeding, breast abscesses can arise as a result of injury to the breasts, injured nipples, diabetes or endurance weakness, or nipple piercings. Women who have a history of breast implant installation surgery are also at risk of breast abscesses.
Symptoms of breast abscess
Signs and symptoms of breast abscesses can be:
- Lumps or swelling accompanied by breast pain
- Pain in the breast involved
- Redness and warmth on the part of the breast involved
- Fever
Breast Abscess Diagnosis
Determination of diagnosis of breast abscesses is generally done through medical interviews and physical examinations. If there is suspected breast abscess, then the doctor can also perform ultrasound (USG) Breast examination or the intake of pus from a lump to determine the type of infection that occurs.
Breast abscess Handling
The treatment of breast abscesses may involve:
- Use of antibiotics. Doctors can prescribe antibiotics that are commonly needed to treat infections that cause breast abscesses. The type of bacteria that most often cause breast abscesses is Staphylococcus aureus.
- Surgical procedure. The Pus in the breast abscess needs to be streamed. Most breast abscesses can be streamed using a needle and a local anesthetic to peel the skin before the needle is inserted.
The drainage with needles can also be done with the help of USG, to determine the position of the abscess and direct the needle to the right area. Larger abscesses can require incision and drainage operations.
Prevention of breast abscess
To prevent measures and breast abscesses while breastfeeding, various efforts can be done. Some of them are:
- Ensure that the baby's mouth and breast attachment is appropriate when breastfeeding.
- Make sure that the bra and clothes are not too tight.
- Keep the breast clean with a rinse daily using soap and water.
- After breastfeeding, wipe the nipples and areola with sterile cotton dipped in warm or cold water.
- Use the cream prescribed by the doctor on the nipple and areola to prevent wounds.