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Breast pain is not uncommon in the lives of girls and women. It is something that can occur naturally that does not necessarily signify that anything is wrong. Although breast pain can accompany cancer, the fact that a girl or a woman has breast pain does not automatically mean that she has the disease.
Cyclical MastalgiaOne time that girls and women frequently experience breast pain is around the times that they are menstruating. Called cyclical mastalgia, the pain typically begins before the menstrual cycle is about to start but it does not continue after the menstrual cycle begins. It also would not be unusual if this pain were to be present in between cycles.
Non-Cyclical MastalgiaWhen women are over 40, they may experience non-cyclical mastalgia. This type of mastalgia is not associated with their menstrual cycles, but it does appear to be associated with cysts within the breasts. Women over 40 who have cysts may have breast pain, but these cysts are not cancerous.
MastitisNursing mothers have the potential of developing a condition called mastitis. Mastitis is when the areas within the breast become infected, and it can cause the mother to feel breast pain. If bacteria within the baby's saliva penetrate the mother's breast into the milk ducts, the infection can occur. Other symptoms are swelling of the breast, redness and fever.
GynecomastiaBoys may also experience breast pain, and it most commonly occurs during puberty. When these boys have what is called gynecomastia, they are experiencing an increase in breast tissue that can be accompanied by pain.
When to Seek Medical AttentionThe fact that women have breast pain may not require that they discuss the issue with their doctors, but there are times when this will be necessary. If the pain is accompanied by an unusual lump, they notice a discharge from their nipples, the pain lasts a long time with no logical explanation or they believe that they have an infection due to breast feeding, they will need to have this condition checked. Also, if the pain is so great that it makes everyday activities difficult, they will want to see a physician.
What else can I help you with?
What do the medical terminology combining forms mamm and mast mean?
Mamm- and mast- both mean breast. For instance, mastalgia means breast pain, and mammogram means record of the breast.
Difference between premenstrual breast pain and breast pain during pregnancy?
Premenstrual breast pain and breast pain during pregnancy feel the same and occur for the same hormonal reasons. If you think you might be pregnant, take a pregnancy test.
What is breast tenderness its pain or swelling or hardness or softness of breast or nipples?
Breast tenderness is all of that. It could be tenderness, pain, swelling...etc of a breast or nipple
Achy breast and upper back pain?
pain between breast achy upper back
Can a herniated disk in neck cause breast pain?
I'm not sure but I have on and off mild to bad breast pain sometimes shooting pain in my breasts and I have 2 herniated discs in my neck. I wonder if its some kind of referred pain.
What is breast pain a symptom of?
Breast pain can be a symptom of puberty, pregnancy, pain, aching and tenderness in the breast, or any weirdness in them. One breast can be larger than the other, it can change to different colors, or the nipple can be flat or inverted.
Pain in breast comes and go what does that mean?
It could mean your breasts are growing, or maybe you could have cancer. You should get it checked out by a doctor.
What is the medical term for breast pain?
Mastodynia or mastalgia is the medical term meaning breast pain.
What is Pain in breast?
Mastalgia
Can you get breast pain in perimenapause?
I'm 44 and have been having hot flashes for YEARS. YES I have breast pain!
What doctor you will consult if you have a pain in breast?
i have had severe breast pain for years but the regular doctor says there is nothing wrong
What would cause sharp pain in right breast?
What could cause frequent stabbing pain in my right breast?
