What to do if there is pain above the breast and below the collarbone

It is normal for women to experience breast pain. Since the causes of pain are divided into physiological and pathological, women should distinguish them in time. If women experience pain before menstruation, they don’t need to worry too much. If a breast lump appears during the pain, it is likely to be pathological. So what should I do if I feel pain above the breast and below the clavicle?

First, what should I do if I feel pain below the clavicle above the breast? In this case, costochondritis is likely to be the cause. You can go to the orthopedic surgery department of a regular public hospital for a clear diagnosis. Currently, you can apply local hot compresses twice a day for about five minutes each time, and try to reduce activities as much as possible. It may also be local soft tissue injury or rib fracture caused by external force. It is recommended to see an orthopedic doctor and perform imaging examinations to determine whether there is a fracture.

Second, you may have the possibility of neuralgia, or it may be related to muscle strain. If the pain symptoms are severe, you can go to the hospital for examination and then receive symptomatic treatment. It is also necessary to maintain a reasonable life and eating habits. There are no special organs or tissues in this area, just the pectoralis major muscles and ribs. So it could be a muscle strain or nerve pain. Neither will cause serious consequences. If the pain is not severe, you can observe it for a few days and it may go away on its own. If the condition is serious, you can go to the thoracic surgery department for treatment. If there is no abnormality, you can go to the neurology department for further treatment.

Third, frozen shoulder is a common disease with shoulder joint pain and difficulty in movement as the main symptoms. In the early stage of this disease, the shoulder joint presents paroxysmal pain, which is often triggered by weather changes and fatigue. Later, it gradually develops into persistent pain and gradually worsens, being lighter during the day and heavier at night. The active and passive movements of the shoulder joint in all directions are restricted. It is necessary to promote blood circulation and unblock the meridians, unblock the menstruation and remove blood stasis, and cooperate with necessary traction.

What should I do if I feel pain above my breast and below my collarbone? It may be intercostal neuralgia. In your situation, it is best to get adequate rest and avoid being overworked. You can take nerve nourishing drugs for treatment, and you can also do physical therapy and acupuncture to relieve the symptoms of discomfort.