Patient's question:
What is the reason for breast discomfort after a crowd?Doctor's answer:
Hello, some breast pain is related to the effect of estrogen and progesterone on the breast, which causes swelling. Sometimes there may also be nipple pain and a clear discharge. This condition usually occurs before menstruation and disappears after the period ends.Some people may experience irregular swelling and pain. This breast pain does not necessarily indicate a breast tumor. Even if a breast lump can be felt, it may not be breast cancer. This is because breast cancer rarely causes pain or other obvious symptoms in its early stages. Early detection primarily relies on breast self-examinations and mammography. Breast cancer pain typically occurs only if the tumor has grown large enough to invade the surrounding nerves of the chest wall.
Therefore, most occasional breast pain can be addressed by following a systematic medical evaluation, and there is no need to be overly anxious. Some lumps or hard bumps that are initially diagnosed as breast tumors are usually benign, but they could also be precursors to breast cancer.