The abscess as a danger?
The breast abscess is usually the complication of an acute inflammation of the breast, which means that it is also accompanied by redness, overheating and pain. However, it also manifests itself as a delimited and palpable hardening or as a lump. An increased inflammatory reaction is manifested for example by swelling of the axillary lymph nodes or the occurrence of fever.
In general, prompt drug therapy and, if necessary, surgical opening and cleansing of the abscess is necessary. If this is not done, there is a risk that the inflammation will spread and that pathogens will penetrate the vascular system, causing a systemic inflammatory reaction (sepsis) on the one hand, or on the other hand they will reach other organs and trigger further inflammatory changes there. This carries the risk of developing a life-threatening clinical picture.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of the gaze already gives a first indication of an inflammation. An ultrasound of the breast then shows the classic division of the abscess, which consists of a marginal blur, a low-echo spatial mass and a hyperreflective content.
Duration of a breast abscess
Often a breast abscess is the result of an inflammation of the breast. If it is not treated, it can become chronic. The result is then often a breast abscess.
A mature breast abscess usually does not disappear on its own. It requires a treatment that consists of different components. The duration of wound healing after a surgical intervention varies greatly.
The earlier the treatment takes place and the stronger the immune system is, the faster the healing process will take place. The later the treatment takes place and the weaker the immune system is, the longer the recovery takes. The duration can therefore last from a few days to a few weeks.
In some cases the healing process can take months. If the breast abscess does not heal completely, it can always return. A medical consultation and treatment cannot be avoided. Even when the symptoms subside, regular check-ups and, if necessary, supportive measures are advisable.
Course of disease without fever
It happens very rarely that abscesses form without fever. Because abscesses are often caused by bacteria, a general inflammatory reaction of the body, including fever, occurs in most cases. In rare cases, however, the typical symptoms of a breast abscess may not occur.
For example, only red spots on the breast can occur without fever and possibly without pain. This is called an atypical course of the disease pattern. Nevertheless, the disease is the same and must be treated accordingly as soon as it is detected. Therefore, it is very important to have the breasts under observation during the breastfeeding period. The slightest signs of inflammation should be reported to the doctor in order to rule out the possibility of a mastitis, which could possibly develop into a breast abscess.
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