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tender breast

I have had a slightly swollen left breast that is tender around side above and inside upper arm for 4 -5 weeks now.mammo clear doc say tissue is normal no lumps. any ideas?
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Thank you for your reply to my post, and you advice as you will probably see from my previous reply i have been refered to a breast specialist so we'll see what happens - just want to be on the safe side, I have two children ....
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Thank you for your for your reply. I went back to my doctor with my concerns of these persisting symptoms,she examined breast and underarm, no lumps, no temp, she was not concerned, thought it was due to ill fitting bra - seems strange. She refered me to a breast specialist for follow thru . She did not ask about back injuries or even offer a chest x ray  but I surpose the specialist will pick up if anything is wrong.
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Hi,

Birth control pills can also cause breast tenderness. Also sometimes the pain in the breast may be originating from the underlying chest wall eg muscular or skeletal pain. Plaese get yourself thoroughly examined by a doctor.
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It could be an infection.  Are you feeling generally unwell?  Also you can to put your mind at rest seek the opinion of another doctor or go to a well women clinic.
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