What should I do if my nipple suddenly hurts and pus comes out when squeezed?

Sudden nipple pain with pus discharge may be treated using different methods depending on the underlying cause, such as suppurative mastitis, intraductal breast tumor, or mammary hyperplasia. Treatment options include medication or surgery.

1. Suppurative Mastitis

When inflammation occurs in the breast tissue, it may lead to abscess formation, causing breast pain, lumps, and pus discharge upon squeezing. This condition can be treated by incision and drainage.

2. Intraductal Breast Tumor

This is a benign breast tumor. After onset, symptoms may include breast lumps and abnormal nipple discharge. If not promptly treated, secondary infection may develop and cause these symptoms. Generally, surgical removal is recommended for treatment.

3. Mammary Hyperplasia

Mammary hyperplasia is primarily caused by hormonal imbalances of estrogen and progesterone. It may result in symptoms such as nipple discharge, breast pain, and lumps. Medications such as methylprednisolone tablets or dexamethasone tablets may be taken under medical guidance for treatment.

In addition to the above causes, this condition could also be due to breast tumors or other reasons. It is recommended to identify the specific cause and receive targeted treatment.