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Burning pain in right breast
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Burning pain in right breast
by stormwatch, Jul 06, 2004 12:00AM
I have cystic breasts. Recently upon removal of an underwire bra I got a searing/burning pain in my right breast between the nipple and arm pit. I can actually localize it with my finger and upon applying pressure the pain is unbearable. Even just standing up (without a bra) can cause horrific pain. Now just yesterday it happened again and the pain is really not subsiding at all. I'm sure this is nothing to worry about, but I thought I'd pose the question to this forum. I was going to rush to the emergency room, but thought better of it. I appreciate any answers. I also have a call into my primary doctor.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Jul 06, 2004 12:00AM
Dear stormwatch, Breast pain is a common breast symptom. The reason for breast pain is not clearly understood, and is not usually associated with breast cancer. Breast pain is sometimes associated with hormonal variations and is then called cyclical breast pain. Noncyclical breast pain does not seem to be linked to hormonal variations and is often localized to one area of the breast tissue. Noncyclical breast pain may or may not be the result of an injury to the breast. And given how you are associating it with the underwire bra, perhaps this may have occurred.
Discuss your symptoms with your physician. Breast pain is evaluated based on the history of the pain you would give to the health care professional, as well as a physical examination. The need for further testing would be determined based on the above findings. Some recommendations for treatment of breast pain involve simple comfort measures such as a supportive or exercise bra, or application of warm or cold packs. Caffeine avoidance, limit salt intake and reduction of dietary fat may also help.
Discuss your symptoms with your physician. Breast pain is evaluated based on the history of the pain you would give to the health care professional, as well as a physical examination. The need for further testing would be determined based on the above findings. Some recommendations for treatment of breast pain involve simple comfort measures such as a supportive or exercise bra, or application of warm or cold packs. Caffeine avoidance, limit salt intake and reduction of dietary fat may also help.
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I am on hormones for a long time now at the age of 40. I seldom get burning in my breasts or nipples alone. I have had great checks up and nothing seems to be wrong. I was wondering if the hormones do this as I know medicine can do things to a person also? I know this lady who was at the doctors once for her appointment and she had burning in her breasts also. She found out that it was a heart attack and they put 7 stints in her heart. I was shocked to hear this as I know it must be hormone related with me as when I did have my periods, my breasts really did hurt also. I am not worried just wondering if anyone has had this problem also?
Thanks
I am on hormones for a long time now at the age of 40. I seldom get burning in my breasts or nipples alone. I have had great checks up and nothing seems to be wrong. I was wondering if the hormones do this as I know medicine can do things to a person also? I know this lady who was at the doctors once for her appointment and she had burning in her breasts also. She found out that it was a heart attack and they put 7 stints in her heart. I was shocked to hear this as I know it must be hormone related with me as when I did have my periods, my breasts really did hurt also. I am not worried just wondering if anyone has had this problem also?
Thanks