Could a ruptured saline implant be the cause of my pain?

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My saline implant ruptured over a yr ago. I was breast feeding so I put it off. 6months ago I started having a lot of pain in armpits. After MRI ct scan and u/t they found swollen lymph nodes. my inflammation levels in my blood were spiked. Also have pain/tenderness all over my body. I feel like I lost all of my strength and am so tender that whenever someone touched me I'm in pain. Could this be all related to the implant? Do I need the capsule removed in surgery when I get them removed?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Saline implant ruptures do not typically cause any of these signs or symptoms.  You should be looking elsewhere to determine the cause of your pain.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

A ruptured saline implant may cause some discomfort in the breast. Since it was saline filled, you body absorbs the leaking saline. Your list of complaints are not related to saline implants. if the capsule is thick, I would suggest having that removed as well. Please have your medical doctor check you and be evaluated for food allergies.  Good luck to you.

Jeffrey Antimarino, MD, FACS · Answer

I agree with Dr. Johnson, a ruptured saline implant may give mild pain or discomfort in the affected breast but should not cause the level of inflammation you are describing.   You should see your family doctor for a full checkup first then have the implants removed or replaced.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

A ruptured implant can cause pain, but the discomfort should be limited to the breast, and without infection probably cannot cause swollen lymph nodes. Yes, the implant should be removed, however you should have a full medical work up for your symptoms. It is quite important to see your physician.

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