Diseases
mastalgia
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Overview
Breast pain (mastalgia) can be described as tenderness, throbbing, sharp, stabbing, burning pain or tightness in the breast tissue. The pain may be constant or it may occur only occasionally, and it can occur in men, women and transgender people.
Symptoms
- tender.
- swollen.
- heavy.
- sore.
Causes
- birth control pills.
- pregnancy.
- inflammation.
Risk factors
- smoking.
- caffeine consumption.
- infertility medications.
Diagnosis
- breast exam
- mammogram
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is mastalgia?
Breast pain (mastalgia) can be described as tenderness, throbbing, sharp, stabbing, burning pain or tightness in the breast tissue. The pain may be constant or it may occur only occasionally, and it can occur in men, women and transgender people.
What are the symptoms of mastalgia?
tender., swollen., heavy., sore.
What causes mastalgia?
birth control pills.; pregnancy.; inflammation.
Which medicines are used for mastalgia?
primrose
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