BREAST PAIN

Breast pain brought the person discomfort in the nipple, skin, or underlying tissue of the breast. Breasts are very sensitive body parts, and, depending on breast size, pain and discomfort can occur with everyday activities. It is mainly cause by hormonal fluctuations especially during puberty. However, upper body exercise and a too-tight bra can also cause discomfort.

Mild breast pain may be caused by small, non-cancerous tumors, while severe breast pain is usually caused by an injury or infection, such as mastitis. Breast engorgement may caused breast pain and swelling to a nursing mother.

Other potential causes of breast pain include:

  • Some Antidepressants
  • Fatty Acid Imbalance
  • Breast Structure and Size
  • Breast Cysts, Trauma, Prior Breast Surgery
  • Upper Body Exertion (Raking, Rowing, Shoveling)
  • Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Side Effect of Estrogen and Progesterone Hormone Therapies
  • Breastfeeding Mastitis, Cracked, Itching, Burning, or Blistering on the Nipples after Birth
  • Hormonal Medications, including some Infertility Treatments and Oral Birth Control Pills

Common symptoms that occur with breast pain include:

  • Breast Lumps
  • Breast Swelling
  • Nipple Discharge

Symptoms that occur with breast pain caused by an infection include:

  • Skin Redness
  • Breast Tenderness
  • Breast Swelling

Treatment is based on the underlying cause of breast pain. Treatment for breast pain may include:

  • Warm Compresses
  • Antibiotics
  • Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Medications for Pain
  • Surgery – If there’s a Breast Lump or Tumor
  • Breast Pump- To Reduce Breast Engorgement in a Nursing Mother

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