Question 1

thickening of breast tissue cause for alarm?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Or maybe not. Need much more information. Breast thickening that you feel? That a doctor's exam feels? Seen on a mammogram? All breast changes or concerns need full evaluation with a doctor ; a mammogram.

Question 2

what could replace tamoxiphen in second 5 years after breast cancer? tamoxiphen caused me ovarian cyst and uterus thickening .   thanks

Accepted Answer

May be Femara (letrozole): Letrozole ( Femara (letrozole) )  also redices estrogen levels , discuss with your oncologist  will give you the best advise

Question 3

what causes cysts  in the breasts?

Accepted Answer

Nature: Many women have fibrocystic changes in their breast tissue.  Fluid retention during the cycle can result in the fibrocystic tissue becoming more prominent - manifesting as cysts.  Caffeine is known to promote fluid retention and cyst formation in the breast tissue.

Question 4

what can cause my breast to hurt?

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Infection: You might have a breast infection, a lump, or you might have had some trauma or clothing being too tight.

Question 5

what can cause pain in the breast?

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Pain: Breast pain may be due to an infected cyst.
Have a mammogram and see a general surgeon.

Question 6

what causes prickling pains in breast?

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Mastalgia: Breast pain or mastalgia can vary significantly depending on the cause. It may be intermittent or consistent, mild or severe ; feel tender, tight, sharp or burning. Causes of breast pain can include cysts, prior surgery, trauma, medications (oral contraceptives, infertility tx, ssri's), large breast size, premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, period ; pregnancy. Your dr can help determine cause.

Question 7

what causes my breast to become saggy?

Accepted Answer

Our planet's gravity: Gravity pulls on breasts and makes them sag. Some people have more of a "connective tissue" framework in their breasts, their skin, etc. (likely familial or genetic). Having had large fatty breasts or milk-engorged breasts can stretch out the connective tissue and leave a weaker framework, leading to sagging once breasts shrink. Exercising to keep pectoralis muscle bulk may help one's appearance.

Question 8

what are the causes for lumpy breasts?

Accepted Answer

Tumors, Cysts, etc.: The breast by its very nature is "lumpy-bumpy", often making it difficult to distinguish lumps that count from normal breat tissue.  Lumps "that count" (dominant masses) tend to be distinct from normal breast tissue.  They may be fluid-filled (cysts) or solid (tumors)--this can be differentiated by ultrasound.  Tumors may be benign or malignant--this can be differentiated by biopsy.

Question 9

what foods cause weight gain in breasts?

Accepted Answer

All Foods: The same foods that cause weight gain in the rest of the body.  Most of the breast is just fatty tissue.

Question 10

do large breasts cause a herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

No: However, it can cause muscular symptoms.

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