Why does my chest always hurt?

Many women always feel distending and painful in their breasts. Some symptoms are physiological. Generally speaking, the chest pain will disappear naturally after the physiological condition ends. However, some chest pain is caused by disease. If it is not treated in time, it may lead to other diseases. Let me introduce to you what is causing chest distending and pain!

cause

1. Pain and swelling during puberty

The earliest onset of breast pain in adolescent girls usually occurs between the ages of 9 and 13. At this time, the girl's breasts begin to develop. First, the nipple swells, and then a dome-shaped lump about the size of a pea or a bean appears in the breast tissue under the nipple, which is slightly swollen and painful. After menarche, it will disappear on its own as the breasts mature.

2. Premenstrual breast pain

More than half of women experience breast fullness, hardness and tenderness before menstruation. In severe cases, the breasts may become swollen and painful even with the slightest vibration or collision, and the original granular or nodular feeling becomes more obvious. This is caused by increased estrogen levels in the body before menstruation, breast hyperplasia, and edema of the breast interstitial tissue. The above changes may disappear after menstruation.

3. Pain and distension during pregnancy

Some women experience breast pain around 40 days after pregnancy due to the placenta and villi secreting large amounts of estrogen, progesterone and prolactin, which causes breast hyperplasia and breast enlargement. In severe cases, the pain may last throughout the pregnancy. It is recommended to have a timely check-up to rule out the possibility of mastitis.

4. Postpartum distension and pain

Breast swelling, hardening and pain often occur 3-7 days after delivery. This is mainly caused by breast lymph retention, venous congestion, interstitial edema and obstruction of mammary ducts. Prevention and treatment methods: Mothers should breastfeed as early as possible. If there is a lump, you can apply hot compress and massage the lump before breastfeeding; you can also use a breast pump to draw out milk to promote patency of the mammary ducts.

5. After artificial abortion

After an abortion, some women complain of breast tenderness and a palpable lump. This is because the pregnancy is suddenly interrupted, and the hormone levels in the body drop sharply, causing the newly developed mammary glands to suddenly stop growing, resulting in breast lumps and breast pain.

Generally speaking, swelling and pain during puberty, breast swelling and pain before menstruation, and swelling and pain during pregnancy are all physiological and usually do not require treatment. If the pain is severe, you can go to the hospital for examination and take medication to relieve it according to the doctor's advice. In addition, you must pay more attention to wearing a suitable bra and not wear it too tightly.