calcification pain

[thisworld]

should it hurt


This discussion is related to Calcification/breast pain.

[japdip]

I'm guessing you had a mammogram or some similar test showing that you have microcalcifications. As to your question about pain, the answer would be NO. They are tiny specks only visible by X-ray within the breast tissue and they occur normally. They can be an indication of an underlying problem when they are seen in clusters or certain patterns.

[PaulMD]

Hi.

Calcifications in itself should not cause pain, not unless the associated lump gets too big that it has a compression effect.  Also, it is important to note that the pain can be due to associated hormonal changes that may stimulate the breast tissues and can indeed cause pain.