My daughter has just returned from America and has some sort of bite I think on her breast. It is very red and swollen and over a large area. It is very painful and shows signs of black in the middle.MIT has also started to peel. She feels very tired and heavy eyed. What could this be and should she see a doctor or go to a & e
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Your history seems like a breast abscess with red and pain on touch, tenderness.2. It needs immediate attention - no need to A&E but see your GP and get an ultrasound breast done.3. Ultrasound will help in identifying the nature of the lesion its source and extensions (content of the lesion solid/cystic/mixed)4. After that if it's an abscess - a small incision and Chat Doctor. 5. In case of solid mass FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology might be needed. After the FNAC result needful treatment can be given. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.