Breast pain involves any discomfort or pain in the breast, such as premenstrual tenderness. Breast pain occurs more frequently in younger, premenopausal women, although women who are postmenopausal can experience breast pain, too. Although pain is a concern, breast pain is rarely the only symptom of breast cancer . It is a common type of discomfort among women affecting 70 percent of women at some point in their lives. In some cases, women have severe breast pain that lasts throughout their entire menstrual cycles. Noncyclic pain may come from the breast or may come from somewhere else, such as nearby muscles or joints, and may be felt in the breast. The pain can be in one breast or in both. It may come and go each month, or it may last for several weeks, or even months. Breast pain alone rarely signifies breast cancer. Still, if you have unexplained breast pain that's causing you to worry about breast cancer or otherwise disrupting your life, get checked by your doctor.

Causes of Breast Pain

The common Causes of Breast Pain :

A blocked and infected milk duct that may have some redness, usually associated with breastfeeding.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Fibrocystic breast changes.
Alcoholism with liver damage.
Injury.

Symptoms of Breast Pain

Some Symptoms of Breast Pain :

Scaly skin around the nipple.
Swelling that does not go away.
Discharge from the nipple, especially if it is bloody.
Changes in the shape of the breast.

Treatment of Breast Pain

Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and herbal preparations such as evening primrose oil are somewhat controversial. These are considered alternative treatments and before using them a consultation with your GP is recommended.
Avoid caffeine .
Changes to your diet may be suggested.
Injections of steroids or anaesthetic into the breast can provide temporary or permanent relief of severe cases.
Danazol, a synthetic androgen (male hormone), may be used in severe cases when the potential benefit is believed to outweigh the potential adverse effects.

Bowel & Stomach Diseases

Appendicitis
Barett's Oesophagus
Coeliac Disease
Crohn's Disease

Heart Problems

Angina
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation

Infectious Diseases

Bacterial Vaginosis
Bird Flu
Boils
Cellulitis
Chicken Pox
Cystitis

Skin Disorders

Acne
Alopecia Areata
Baldness

Women Diseases

Abnormal Periods
Atropic Vaginitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Pain
Cervical Cancer

Liver & Kidney Diseases

Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Fatty Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer

Mental Health

Anorexia Nervosa
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa
Dementia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Schizophrenia

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