Breast pain, also known as Mastalgia, refers to any area or areas of tenderness, discomfort or pain in one or both breasts. It can occur for a variety of reasons. Breast cancer does not commonly present with breast pain, but on occasion it may do so- therefore it is important to have the symptom assessed by a doctor without delay, particularly a new pain or pain that is not settling.
Mastalgia- what causes breast pain?
The causes of breast pain Breast pain refers to any area or areas of tenderness, discomfort or pain in one or both breasts. It can occur for a variety of reasons. Is breast pain a sign of breast cancer? Breast pain is more commonly due to reasons OTHER than [...]