Why do I have breast pain?

Many women experience breast pain in their daily lives. Most of these patients, because they cannot find the cause of the disease for a while, think they have "breast cancer." In fact, there are many reasons for breast pain, so beauties should find out the cause of breast pain and then treat it accordingly. So what causes breast pain when pressed?

What causes breast pain when pressed?

1. Cancerous breast pain

When breast pain persists, the pain is fixed and radiates to the shoulders and back, and there is a feeling of heaviness in the shoulders, there is a possibility of breast cancer. You must pay attention to it and go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

2. Breast pain during puberty

Girls first experience breast pain between the ages of 9 and 13, when their breasts begin to grow and develop, with nipples protruding and a slight sense of swelling and pain. After the first menstruation, it will disappear on its own as the breasts grow and develop during puberty.

3. Mastodynia

The main symptoms of mastalgia are dull pain, swelling or stabbing pain, and the pain may radiate to the armpits, shoulders and upper limbs. During the examination, there was only a dull pain, and no lump. The preferred treatment is with Chinese medicinal materials that soothe the liver and promote qi, relieve depression, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and regulate endocrine.

4. Breast pain after giving birth

Most cases of breast pain after giving birth are caused by mastitis. In addition to breast pain, fever and lumps in the breast may continue, which is mainly caused by blocked milk ducts and milk accumulation. Therefore, breastfeeding should be done as soon as possible after giving birth so that there is no excessive accumulation of milk in the breasts.

5. Breast pain during pregnancy

Breast pain during pregnancy is caused by the metabolism of a large amount of female hormones, estrogen and prolactin by the embryo and hair, which causes breast hyperplasia and breast enlargement. This is a kind of physiological pain, which is in preparation for postpartum breastfeeding. It only needs to be replaced with a loose bra in time to support the growing breasts.

6. Breast pain due to breast hyperplasia

Breast hyperplasia pain can radiate to the armpits, shoulders and back. When you touch the breasts, you can feel movable lumps of varying sizes and unclear edges. It can also be affected by menstruation and mood.