The following features are indicative of Breast Pain:
pain or discomfort in both breasts
pain that commonly comes and goes with periods, but may last through the whole month
breasts that feel full, swollen, or heavy
pain or discomfort under the arms
thick or lumpy breasts
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Common Causes of Breast Pain
The following are the most common causes of Breast Pain:
large breasts
breast surgery
infertility treatments
oral birth control pills
fatty acid imbalance
breast cancer
breast cyst
fibroadenoma
fibrocystic breasts
injury or trauma to the breast
lipoma
Risk Factors for Breast Pain
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Breast Pain:
surgery
early menstrual period
late or no pregnancy
starting menopause after age 55
taking oral contraceptives
Prevention of Breast Pain
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Breast Pain. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
intake low fat diet
limit caffeine
Occurrence of Breast Pain
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Breast Pain cases seen each year worldwide:
Not common between 50K - 500K cases
Common Age Group
Breast Pain most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 18
Common Gender
Breast Pain most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Breast Pain
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Breast Pain:
Clinical Breast Exam: To find the presence of breast disease related symptoms
Mammogram: To evaluate the area of concern found during the breast exam
Ultrasound: To produce images of breasts
Breast biopsy: To check for suspicious breast lumps
Doctor for Diagnosis of Breast Pain
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Breast Pain:
Medical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Gynaecologist
Complications of Breast Pain if untreated
Yes, Breast Pain causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Breast Pain is left untreated:
oral or pharyngeal mucositis
pain
xerostomia
dental caries
increased risk for opportunistic bacterial, fungal and viral infections
Self-care for Breast Pain
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Breast Pain:
Use hot or cold compresses: Helps relieving breast pain
Wear a firm support bra: Helps preventing breast pain
Limit or eliminate caffeine: Helps to prevent pain
Follow a low-fat diet: Help women with breast pain
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Breast Pain
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Breast Pain:
Evening primrose oil: Changes the balance of fatty acids in cells which reduces breast pain
Vitamin E: Relieves the breast pain associated with the menstrual cycle
Patient Support for Treatment of Breast Pain
The following actions may help Breast Pain patients:
Partner's Support: Women suffering from breast pain may get support from her partner
Time for Treatment of Breast Pain
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Breast Pain to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: