Breast abscess

A breast abscess is a painful accumulation of pus in the breast resulting from an infection. This condition primarily occurs in women who are breastfeeding. While it is generally not severe, it does require hospital treatment. Symptoms of a breast abscess can include: Your risk of developing a breast abscess increases if you have recently experienced a breast infection (mastitis) or if you have had a breast abscess previously. Other conditions may also cause soreness and swelling in the breast: