What causes breast nipple pain?

Women in medically underdeveloped areas have very little knowledge of medicine, and many women don’t know why their nipples hurt. Let me tell you what causes pain in the nipples of the lower chest. Some of it may be due to the development period, some may be caused by excessive hormones in the body, and some may be caused by diseases. Please read the following content for details.

Nipple pain is a common condition for many women. For some people, the pain goes away quickly, while for others, the pain can last for a long time. So, many women want to know, what causes nipple pain?

Adolescent girls are in the period of breast development, and this period starts with the development of the nipples, so the nipples will have slight swelling and pain. The symptoms will gradually disappear with the arrival of menarche, so there is no need to be nervous. In addition, if the underwear is too tight or inappropriate, or if there is friction due to a lot of exercise, it can also cause local pain. Therefore, in order to develop breasts well, you should choose suitable underwear.

Premenstrual breast pain is a common problem for many women. Before menstruation, the body's estrogen secretion surges, causing the breasts to swell and ache, and the nipples will also feel pain. What's worse, even light touch, vibration, or friction can cause pain. These symptoms will continue until the end of menstruation and then gradually disappear. Some female friends will experience particularly painful nipples during breastfeeding, and may even experience nipple cracks. In fact, most of these cases are caused by nipple cracks due to sucking and biting of the nipple by the baby, so there is no need to worry too much.

If it is not due to the above reasons, then nipple pain may be pathological. It is very likely to be caused by diseases such as breast hyperplasia, papilloma, breast cancer, etc. You should go to the hospital for examination in time.

Some women feel uncomfortable when their nipples hurt. So, what should they do when their nipples hurt? In fact, to solve this problem, we must first find out the cause of the breast pain, to see if it is the pain caused by the menstrual period, or the baby bites during breastfeeding, or it is a precursor to certain diseases. Only by identifying the problem can we provide the appropriate treatment.

If it is the arrival of menstruation, breast pain or even nipple pain, hot compress is a direct and effective method that can quickly relieve breast and nipple pain. In addition, prolactin can cause breast pain, so you can consume more foods rich in B vitamins and vitamin C to regulate the production of prostaglandin E and help inhibit the production of prolactin.

In addition, nipple pain may also be caused by certain diseases, which requires going to the hospital for examination and treatment according to the doctor's arrangements.