Patient's question:
Please ask the expert, before and during her menstruation, one of her left breasts will always be painful, and when rubbing the breast, you can feel a hard lump inside. What could be the reason for this?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 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 improve after menstruation.Recommendations:
- Relax and don’t develop a negative mindset about these days. Perhaps if you don’t focus on them, they won’t bother you as much.
- Eat less sweet food, as it can cause mood swings and anxiety. Instead, reduce your intake of sweets or avoid them altogether and drink more water while consuming fresh fruits. This can help alleviate symptoms significantly or even eliminate them.
- For severe cases, follow medical advice and take sedative medications like phenobarbital, or hormonal treatments such as progesterone or androgens.