Patient's question:
I accidentally ate pepper a while ago. Recently, I suddenly felt breast tenderness and don't know what's going on. Could the pepper have caused the breast tenderness?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, consuming pepper is never likely to cause recurring breast tenderness in women. Many women experience breast swelling and pain, which may be accompanied by lumps. This is often due to sudden menstrual cessation and a sharp decline in hormone levels within the body, causing newly developing breasts to abruptly stop growing. As a result, lumps and breast pain may reappear. Lack of libido or sexual disharmony, as well as a lack of sexual enjoyment, can lead to breast congestion, swelling, and incomplete atrophy. Persistent congestion can cause breast swelling and pain. The breasts are anchored to the front chest wall by connective tissue. When the breasts are too large or heavy, prolonged gravitational pull can cause pain. Sometimes, an ill-fitting bra can also lead to breast pain, particularly for those experiencing pronounced pain in the lower ribs of the breasts.