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Breast pain is the symptom of discomfort in either one or both breasts. [2] Pain in both breasts is often described as breast tenderness, is usually associated with the menstrual period and is not serious. [1] [3] Pain that involves only one part of a breast is more concerning, [1] particularly if a hard mass or nipple discharge is also present ...
Breast tension is a constellation of symptoms involving the breasts including: Breast pain (also called mastalgia) [1] Breast engorgement; It can be a side effect of estrogen-containing drugs used for hormone replacement therapy during menopause. [2]
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Fibrocystic breast changes is a condition of the breasts where there may be pain, breast cysts, and breast masses. [1] The breasts may be described as "lumpy" or "doughy". [3] Symptoms may worsen during certain parts of the menstrual cycle due to hormonal stimulation. [1] These are normal breast changes, not associated with cancer. [2]
A smooth, easily movable round or oval breast lump with distinct edges; Breast pain or tenderness in the area of the lump; Increased lump size and tenderness just before menstruation; Decreased lump size and resolution of other signs and symptoms after menstruation; Having one or many simple breast cysts does not increase a person's risk of ...
Breast tenderness or warmth to the touch; General malaise or feeling ill [7] Swelling of the breast; Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while breast-feeding; Skin redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern; Fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or greater [12] The affected breast can then start to appear lumpy and red.
Spironolactone can cause breast pain and breast enlargement in women. [128] [129] This is "probably because of estrogenic effects on target tissue." [111] At low doses, breast tenderness has been reported in only 5% of women, but at high doses, it has been reported in up to 40% of women.
Breast diseases make up a number of conditions. The most common symptoms are a breast mass, breast pain, and nipple discharge. [1] A majority of breast diseases are noncancerous. [2] Although breast disease may be benign, or non-life threatening there remains an associated risk with potentially a higher risk of developing breast cancer later on ...