Breast Abscess
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Breast Abscess Home Care
Home care for a breast
abscess
includes:
Apply warm compresses:
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 4 hours.
Clean the skin thoroughly twice a day:
Use mild soap and water.
Do not scrub the
abscess
.
Do not squeeze the
abscess
.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Ibuprofen
for pain
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Breast Abscess Home Care: Pain
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Breast lump
Breast pain
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Last Updated: Oct 30, 2007
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