I ve recently been suffering pain in my left breast. My GP has seen me twice, firstly prescribing me a course of antibiotics, secindly referring me to a specialist for an ultrasound based on finding a lump and red hot skin. I ve been to the scan today, however the doctor was very flippant with me, he didn t scan me, he simply poked my rib cage and told me it was sciatica. As you can imagine I am left a bit confused and feeling like an inconvenience. I m worried it could be an abscess. There s a history of breast problems in my family, and I m still in pain. Can someone kindly advise on wether I should persist and get a second opinion with a different consultant? Sally.
Hello, * As per my surgical experience, a substantial amount of pain can be due to underlying inflammation of some sort and same must be evaluated with basic lab tests of complete blood count and ultrasound of the breast as a primary concern.* You must opt for the second opinion and get the above tests done. Do feel free for further assistance of any medical-related query. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.  Patel, General Surgeon