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\nPeriductal mastitis is a non-cancerous breast condition, which does not increase the risk of breast cancer in future. It occurs due to the inflammation and infection of the ducts underneath the nipple.<\/p>\n
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\nPeriductal mastitis is a non-cancerous breast condition, which does not increase the risk of breast cancer in future. It occurs due to the inflammation and infection of the ducts underneath the nipple.<\/p>\n
Who Can Get Affected by Periductal Mastitis?<\/strong><\/p>\n Although periductal mastitis can affect anyone at any age, it is most common among younger women. While very rare, the condition can also affect men. Those who are at an increased risk of periductal mastitis include:<\/p>\n Common Symptoms of Periductal Mastitis<\/strong><\/p>\n Periductal mastitis, which occurs in about 10% to 33% of women who are either breast feeding or producing milk, has some common symptoms which include:<\/p>\n Diagnosis of Periductal Mastitis<\/strong><\/p>\n Periductal mastitis is usually first noticed as an inflammation in the breast. After a breast exam by your physician, you might be referred to a breast specialist for further tests. The assessment tests to diagnose Periductal mastitis include:<\/p>\n Treatment of Periductal Mastitis<\/strong><\/p>\n Most cases of periductal mastitis are treated with antibiotics to alleviate the infection present in the breast. Additionally, if you are suffering from any pain, a painkiller such as Ibuprofen might be recommended. On the other hand, treatment may not be needed, and the condition might clear up on its own.<\/p>\n If there is a presence of abscess in the breast, then a different treatment approach might be required. This includes the use of a fine needle and syringe to draw the pus, with the guidance of an ultrasound. Depending on the severity of the condition, you might require having the abscess drained repeatedly until it\u2019s all gone.<\/p>\n Sometimes a minor surgical procedure is done whereby a small opening is made on the skin of the breast to allow draining of the pus.<\/p>\n If for some reason the condition doesn\u2019t improve after taking antibiotics, a surgical procedure, done under general anesthesia, may be required to remove the affected areas. If the condition comes back after the surgery, then you might undergo another surgery to remove more affected tissues.<\/p>\n Does Periductal Mastitis Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?<\/strong><\/p>\n Being diagnosed with any form of breast lump or breast condition can make one feel uneasy, thinking they are at a greater risk of developing breast cancer. Fortunately, periductal mastitis does not increase the risk of developing breast cancer nor does it \u2018eventually turn into breast cancer\u2019. To stay breast aware, you should continue with the routine breast screening as usual, and if you are concerned about any changes that your breasts might have, it is recommended you visit your doctor at the earliest.<\/p>\n Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n At King\u2019s College Hospital London Dubai, our Breast Care Clinic caters to every type of breast cancer and breast conditions. If you are facing any kind of abnormal changes to your breast, regardless how small, get in touch for a consultation with one of our breast doctors. For more information on breast cancer and breast care, book an appointment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":2693,"menu_order":453,"template":"","service-category":[],"class_list":["post-3586","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n
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