My left breast hurts...due to infection.? ?

Question

i had an infection 12days ago { was on antibiotics for the past ten days} and they felt alot better after taking the antibiotics, but now today my left breast { only the bottom half tho} is hurting like a bruise is that because the breast infection { mastitis} is coming back?

Answer 1

this is newborn and baby section so, you never mentioned if you were breastfeeding, if you are, it could be a plugged milk duct.

edit: there is a womens health section. http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/dir/;_ylt=Ai...

Answer 2

you are in the correct section - what's wrong with people?  

I doubt its the infection coming back if you took the whole course of antibiotics----you didnt stop the meds early did you?  Is your breast red /larger?  I would call you dr as perhaps you need to be checked again to make sure all is ok.  Also, try a warm compress and anti-inflammatory for the discomfort.  

Good luck!

Answer 3

That's rough...I know my cousin had recurring mastitis and had to keep close contact with her Doctor.  

Answer 4

It could possibly be the infection coming back.  The antibiotic perhaps should have been taken for a longer period of time.  I would definately go back and see the doctor again.

In the meantime you can safely take tylenol for the pain and warm showers and compresses should help if it's just a blocked duct.

Good luck!

Answer 5

go bck to the doctor, d**n