What Causes Pain In Breasts?

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

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Mon, 16 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : yes please.

I am experiencing pain in my breasts, for a while, like about two weeks or so, and not sure what to do. I was thinking to get a lymphatic dranage message, but don't know. My worst fear is cancer.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
get a mammography done

Detailed Answer:
hello,
thanks for contacting HCM.

it is better that you get a mammography done for the breasts if you are already into menopause. If your menses are still ongoing then this probably is a premenstrual syndrome.
Lymphatic drainage massage should not be undertaken without a proper evaluation.
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (4 minutes later)

Thank you Dr,

I am in menopause, I am current with my memmograme thought, I had gotten it done about seven months ago.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
please visit your physician

Detailed Answer:
hello,
you may try an NSAID first. if there is a lump in the breast then it would need examination. if the pain is generalised, then still a local examination is necessary. please visit your physician.
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar