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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Breast pain is any discomfort or pain in the breast. | Breast pain is any discomfort or pain in the breast. There are many possible causes for breast pain. For example, hormone level changes from [[menstruation]] or [[pregnancy]] often cause breast tenderness. Some amount of swelling and [[tenderness]] just before your period is normal. | ||
Some women who have pain in one or both breasts may fear [[breast cancer]]. However, breast pain is not a common symptom of cancer. | |||
==What are the symptoms of Mastalgia?== | ==What are the symptoms of Mastalgia?== | ||
Revision as of 15:26, 31 March 2013
Template:Mastalgia (patient informaion) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Breast pain is any discomfort or pain in the breast. There are many possible causes for breast pain. For example, hormone level changes from menstruation or pregnancy often cause breast tenderness. Some amount of swelling and tenderness just before your period is normal.
Some women who have pain in one or both breasts may fear breast cancer. However, breast pain is not a common symptom of cancer.
What are the symptoms of Mastalgia?
What causes Mastalgia?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Mastalgia?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Mastalgia