Is it normal to have chest pain at 16?

After a happy childhood, our height and weight will grow rapidly, and some parts of the body will also undergo significant changes. During puberty, when we are 16 years old, our breasts will gradually grow to a fuller size. So what is the reason for breast pain at this time?

After a girl enters puberty, the first female characteristic that appears is breast development. Under normal circumstances, the nipples of girls expand, the breasts begin to grow and protrude, and lumps appear under the nipples at around the age of 10. This is because the ovaries and uterus begin to secrete estrogen, which acts on the breasts, stimulating the growth of mammary glands and the accumulation of fat. During this process, the breasts become more sensitive and may have a slight swelling and pain. If they are compressed by external force, the pain will be aggravated.

Breast pain during puberty is mostly caused by growth and development, but if the breast pain persists and does not improve, there are multiple breast lumps or lumps on both sides, or nipple discharge occurs, you need to see a doctor in college, as well as some other physiological factors. In addition, adolescent girls are especially reminded to avoid wearing chest binders, tight tank tops, and overly tight bras to prevent compression of the breasts and aggravate pain.

Breasts are the secondary sexual characteristics of women and the source of female breast diseases. Breast health is directly related to women's health. For example, common breast pain. Due to women's lack of awareness of breast health, many women think that breast pain is normal. In fact, it is not. Mastitis, breast hyperplasia, breast osteoarthritis, etc. can all cause similar breast pain. It is not difficult to see that breast health issues should not be underestimated, and women should care about their breast health.

The pain can be relieved through certain massages. Slowly and gently massaging the chest can help excess blood return to the lymphatic system. When massaging, you can first apply soapy water on the breast, and move your fingers along the surface of the breast, similar to a coin-sized circle. Then press the breasts in and bounce them up, which can relieve breast discomfort.