Mastalgia: Understanding Breast Pain Causes, Symptoms, and Relief
Mastalgia is the medical term for breast pain. It affects women of all ages, ranging from mild to severe, in one or both breasts. Pain may be sharp, stabbing, burning, aching, intermittent, or constant.
Common Causes
- Hormonal changes
- Breast cysts
- Fibrocystic changes
- Trauma
Most cases are not serious, but see a doctor if pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by nipple discharge, a lump, or breast appearance changes.
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