Will Infected Seroma Go with Antibiotics?

June 24, 2012
Asked By:lowry86

Hi i saw my nurse a few days ago as i had swelling and constant pain for 5 days in left breast (i can point the exact spot) nurse said i have seroma in my left breast, i was 3 weeks post op then. I also had high temperature, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. She said im showing signs of infection, my left breast is a cup size bigger then my right. I have been given antibiotics which i've been taking for 3 days now and havent noticed a change in swelling or pain. What shall i do? Thank u

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