I am 31 weeks pregnant and have been having soreness - painful soreness- in my sternum for several days now. The pain also goes into my right breast and even had the veins in my right breast looking almost bruised the other night. Is this something to worry about? It has lasted for 4 days now and I have a doctors appointment scheduled in one week, but should I seek out an earlier appointment? I am 32 years old, 31 weeks pregnant.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor immediately and get done clinical examination of local part of right breast. You are having pain and bruised veins on that part of breast. These are seen in breast infection like breast abscess. During pregnancy, there is milk production in breast. Since you have not delivered, this milk will stay in the breast and make breast engorged and tender. It also causes infection and this can lead to abscess formation. So better to get done clinical examination and ultrasound examination of breast as soon as possible. You may need antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and painkiller Chat Doctor.  Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also beneficial. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.