It is the most common complaint of our patients who apply to our General Surgery outpatient clinic with breast disease. It occurs in 2 of every 3 women.
Mastalgia is classified in 3 groups:
1) Cyclic (occurring with menses),
2) Noncyclic (unrelated to menstruation),
3) Due to causes other than breast.
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Breast pain that occurs with menses is the most common and is related to the menstrual cycle (menstrual period) and edema that develops in the breasts. It is usually bilateral and often occurs in the upper outer parts of the breast and sometimes spreads to the armpit.
Breast pain unrelated to menstruation may be continuous or intermittent. It is often unilateral and limited to one area of the breast. Sometimes it can spread laterally. It can be sharp, burning, throbbing or painful. It can be continuous or intermittent. It is often unilateral and limited to one area of the breast. Sometimes it can spread laterally. It can be sharp, burning, throbbing or painful. Although it is thought to be caused by breast feeding, its origin is often the chest wall, rarely the heart, lungs or gastrointestinal system.
Cancer is detected in only 1-6% of patients presenting with breast pain. Therefore, we need to show that there is no breast cancer in women who come with breast pain. Breast pain associated with breast cancer is well localized and unrelated to menstruation.
In order to reduce breast pain associated with menstruation,
1-We should reduce dietary fat
2- During menstruation and We should restrict the consumption of tea, coffee, cola, chocolate and salt beforehand,
3-We should exercise regularly,
4-We should use a suitable bra
5- We should adjust our lifestyle However, medical treatment can be applied in breast pain that continues. Other drugs that she uses for other reasons can be adjusted.
However, the first thing to do in every breast pain is to apply to our doctor to show that it is not necessarily breast cancer.
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