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1. Can breast pain be a symptom of breast cancer?
No, breast pain is usually not associated with breast cancer. Typically, breast pain hints towards a non-cancerous cause.
2. Can I use over-the-counter pain-relieving medicines to treat breast pain?
Yes, you can use over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to treat breast pain. Before taking these medicines, ask your doctor about the preferable dose, as the long-term use may increase the risk of liver damage or other side effects.
3. Is breast pain related to PMS?
Yes, breast pain is related to PMS. In PMS, a woman may feel breast swelling, breast fullness with tenderness and dull pain. However, the pain decreases during or after the menstrual periods.
4. Can cupping therapy be used while I have breast pain?
Yes, if you have breast pain, cupping therapy can be used. The main purpose of cupping therapy is to reduce the pain and help in achieving relaxation to the breast.
5. Can breast pain lead to any complications?
No, breast pain does not have any complications. The complication of breast pain depends on the causes of pain, which are diverse.
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During puberty, the size of the breast increases because of the increased estrogen. Various hormones cause changes in the tissues of the breast during the menstrual cycle and hence cause pain or discomfort. Occasional pain the breast is normal as they don’t pain typically. Mastalgia or Breast Pain is a common condition in women. Usually, the pain is of 2 types:
The severity of Breast Pain or Mastalgia varies from a mild tingling sensation to very sharp pain. Usually, during Mastalgia, the woman experience breast tenderness or breasts feeling fuller than usual.
The two most common causes of breast pain are:
Another cause for Breast Pain is Breast Feeding and the factors responsible are:
Other causes of Breast Pain are:
Generally, Breast Pain is not linked with Breast Cancer. But lumpy breast causes the tumors hard to be diagnosed on the mammogram. If the breast pain is localized in one place for weeks together and the pain also is consistent then one should consult a doctor.
The treatment options vary depending on whether the Breast Pain is cyclic or non-cyclic. Treatment of cyclic pain include:
However, before using any medications to relive from the breast pain, pleases consult the doctor and discuss the treatment plan and the risks & benefits of using medications for breast pain.
For non-cyclic pain, the treatment depends on the cause of breast pain.
If the Breast Pain is sudden with chest pain, numbness, and tingling; immediately seek medical attention. If the individual suffering from breast pain that