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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Breast Pain?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Breast Pain<\/a><\/li>
Home Remedies for Breast Pain<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIs your breast pain the cause of your worry? It might just be because of your upcoming menstrual period. Breast pain is also called mastalgia or mastodynia, and it can occur due to a variety of reasons, the most common being the menstrual period. Unlike popular belief, breast pain does not always mean breast cancer 1<\/a><\/sup>. However, if you feel a few lumps in your breast that won\u2019t go away along with soreness of breasts, you should visit a doctor and get things clarified. Mostly, breast pain is manageable and can go away with a few lifestyle modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What Causes Breast Pain?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The common causes of breast pain are listed below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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During puberty, breast pain can occur in both boys and girls 4<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
During menstruation (periods) and pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS; typical symptoms that occur before periods in women)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
During pregnancy, especially in the first trimester\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
During menopause, unless you are on hormone replacement therapy 4<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After giving birth, a woman\u2019s breast may become swollen and painful as it gets filled with milk. However, if you notice redness, contact your doctor, as it might signify something more serious.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Breast pain can occur while breastfeeding as well\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibrocystic breast tissue is lumps or cysts in the breast that become more painful during periods. These fibrocystic breast changes are a common cause of breast pain 4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Shingles (a viral disease with a painful rash) can also be the reason for breast pain if the rash appears on your breast skin 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Some medicines might be causing breast pain, like:\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Medicines with digitalis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Medicines used for treating high blood pressure (chlorpromazine, spironolactone, diuretics (water pills), oxymetholone and methyldopa)2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Birth control pills\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pills for depression (antidepressants)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fertility medications\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hormone therapy 2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you underwent radiation therapy before\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cysts in the breast\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibro-adenoma (non-cancerous lumps) in the breasts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you have costochondritis (inflammation at the site where bone and cartilage meet in the rib cage)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smoking\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Intake of excess caffeine\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stress\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Larger breast size<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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