Patient's question:
Please ask the expert, before and during her menstrual period, one of her left breasts always hurts, and when she rubs her breast, she can feel a hard lump inside. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this situation is likely related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Symptoms typically begin 7-14 days before menstruation and worsen 2-3 days before the period, manifesting as edema, headaches, and other symptoms. Some people may also experience general fatigue, easy exhaustion, insomnia, headaches, swelling in the hands, feet, or face, lower abdominal heaviness, pain, and discomfort in the breasts and lower back. These symptoms usually disappear or significantly subside after menstruation.Recommendations:
- Relax and don’t develop a negative mindset about these days. Perhaps by not focusing on them, they will bother you less.
- Reduce your intake of sweets, as they can cause mood instability and anxiety. Consider cutting back on or avoiding sweets while increasing water consumption and eating more fresh fruits. This may help alleviate symptoms significantly or even eliminate them.
- For severe cases, follow medical advice and take sedative medications such as phenobarbital, or hormone treatments like progesterone or androgens.