Breast Pain and increasing size
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Dear Ask The Doctor: My breasts have gotten noticeably larger and there is some bruising on the undersides of them that is a little painful; what could be going on?
Dear Bethany: Breast pain or mastalgia may be caused by hormonal changes, trauma, breast cysts, imbalance of fatty acids within the cells and certain medications like antidepressants. Women with large breasts may have noncyclic breast pain related primarily to the size of their breasts. This type of breast discomfort is typically accompanied by neck, shoulder and back pain. You may need to see your doctor for further evaluation. Treatment involves treating the underlying cause, anti-inflammatory medication and oral contraceptives. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 December 2011 )
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