Women's Health Conditions
Abscess of breast associated with lactation
Serious
ICD-10: O91 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: स्तन में फोड़ा · தமிழ்: தாய்ப்பால் புண் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹುಣ್ಣು · తెలుగు: రొమ్ములో గడ్డ · বাংলা: স্তনে ফোড়া · मराठी: स्तनात गाठ · ગુજરાતી: સ્તનમાં ગાંઠ
About this condition
A breast abscess during breastfeeding is a painful collection of pus in the breast tissue caused by bacterial infection. It typically develops when mastitis is not treated properly, causing severe pain, swelling, and fever. Prompt medical treatment with antibiotics and sometimes drainage is essential to prevent complications.
Common symptoms
breast pain
breast swelling
redness on breast
fever
warm tender lump in breast
pus discharge from nipple
difficulty breastfeeding
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | स्तन में फोड़ा · दूध पिलाने में संक्रमण · स्तन में मवाद · स्तनपान में दर्द |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தாய்ப்பால் புண் · மார்பில் சீழ் · பால் கொடுக்கும் தொற்று · மார்பு வீக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹುಣ್ಣು · ಹಾಲುಣಿಸುವಾಗ ಸೋಂಕು · ಸ್ತನದಲ್ಲಿ гной · ಎದೆ ಊತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రొమ్ములో గడ్డ · పాలిచ్చేటప్పుడు ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · రొమ్ములో చీము · రొమ్ము వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | স্তনে ফোড়া · বুকের দুধে সংক্রমণ · স্তনে পুঁজ · স্তন ফোলা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | स्तनात गाठ · दूध पाजताना संसर्ग · स्तनात पू · स्तन सूज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્તનમાં ગાંઠ · દૂધ આપતી વખતે ચેપ · સ્તનમાં પરુ · સ્તન સોજો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Abscess of breast associated with lactation?
breast pain, breast swelling, redness on breast, fever, warm tender lump in breast, pus discharge from nipple.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Abscess of breast associated with lactation common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Abscess of breast associated with lactation?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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