Question 1

can anything besides breast cancer cause dimpling of breast skin?

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Yes, rarely fat: Necrosis, but breast cancer must be ruled out with a biopsy or definitive imaging on all cases of breast mass that cause dimpling.

Question 2

could anything besdes breast cancer cause dimpling of breast skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Every new finding needs to be considered as the most serious treatable illness until proved otherwise. A single large new dimple may be the result of injury and scar contraction, but you'd do well to have it seen in any case. The familiar orange-peel effect is also very concerning and should prompt a physician's office visit. If you have either of these, please seek evaluation without delay.

Question 3

what causes your breasts to hurt?

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Could be many things: Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle and fibrocystic breast changes (lumpy, tender breasts) are common causes of breast pain. Pregnancy is another common cause, along with hormone replacement, large breasts, cysts, infection & inflammation. And sometimes what may seem to originate from the breast may actually be pain from somewhere else. If you suffer from breast pain, see your doctor.

Question 4

what causes sagging breasts? i'm 18

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Size and Gravity: The best thing you can do is wear a bra, exercise and enjoy your life.  Gravity controls all of us here in earth, as well as our bodies.  Unless you are interested in breast augmentation, your breasts will "sag" over time, lesser degrees for some, greater degrees for others.  It will take some time though, years not months.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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