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 | Breasts are usually a source of comfort, food, or pleasure. Breast pain, no matter how it hurts, gets in the way and can really make you worry. Get some help for your breast pain. | |
What to Do When Your Breasts Hurt
I've had breast cancer, so anytime I have breast pain, I stop and check on it! One time I did too much yardwork at once, and got a bloody nipple - not to mention aches and pains all over. Thank goodness most breast pain is not due to breast cancer, and even better - it can be treated.
| Understand and Treat Your Breast Pain
Once you can zero in on your breast pain, you can figure out whether to start with home remedies or a call to your doctor. Here's a step by step approach to sorting out the type of pain and the treatment that matches.
| Left Breast Pain - Common Complaint
It's not all in your head - more often than not, it's your left breast that will hurt more than your right breast. Your left side is where your heart lives, where muscles may tense up, and where your esophagus may be inflamed. But when you're in pain, it can be hard to sort through all that so you can tell exactly what part of you is hurting. Here are some possible causes and treatments for left breast pain.
| Breast Pain And Breast Cancer Risk
Some types of breast pain do raise your risk for breast cancer, but not greatly. Only a couple of conditions that cause breast pain may also lead to breast cancer. Remember, the earlier such abnormalities are caught and treated, the better your outcome will be. Get treatment when you are concerned about any breast pain.
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