Does seroma cause fatigue? (photos)

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I have a large seroma on my breast. It began forming a month ago. I am now on dicloflex and it is slowly reducing I think. MRI is booked for 2 weeks time to see if we can find a reason for seroma. My implants are 3 years old. No one I've spoken to seems worried and I'm told likely due to tear in implant. Also have enlarged lymph nodes under armpit. My question is I am exhausted.10 hours sleep every night is not enough. I have no energy to do anything. Is this tiredness linked to the seroma?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

A seroma per se probably would not cause fatigue. However a low-grade infection within a seroma could certainly contribute to this. Ultimately you are facing surgery. Were your implants texturized?

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

A fluid collection should not cause fatigue.  As well, it is abnormal to spontaneously get a seroma a breast augmentation.  Three years out from surgery.  Yes, it could be caused by a ruptured implant or a "double capsule ", but a full workup is important to rule out other causes of swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, etc.  At the very least, the fluid surrounding your implant needs to be sent for microscopic evaluation.  Something is going on, so just make certain that this workup does not cease until you have an answer, the integrity of the implant is determined, and the nature of the seroma is examined.Good luck--Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

This is definitely a situation that you should pursue sooner rather than later with your primary care physician. I am in agreement with my colleagues that you should be diligent in getting evaluated from a medical standpoint. Your symptoms are concerning and may or may not be related to your implant, but it definitely warrants evaluation. Best of luck.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Best to be seen by your primary care physician as well as your plastic surgeon. Given your symptoms, it would be prudent to rule out other medical conditions that may cause fatigue and lymphadenopathy… In other words, best not to assume that all of these symptoms are related to the breast implants and or surrounding fluid. Best wishes.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

I think you should make an appointment with your surgeon to be assessed in person. Although your symptoms could be due to the seroma, it would be prudent to make sure that nothing else is going on with your health. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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