Question 1

what are the possible reasons to why my breasts hurt on the sides to the touch?

Accepted Answer

Breast pain: Mastodynia or breast pain can have variety of causes.  Most commonly, hormone fluctuations can cause pain.  Fibrocystic disease can also be painful and related to hormonal levels.  Less common reasons include infections or inflammatory conditions.  In older patients (ie.  In the fourth decade of life or greater) an advanced cancer can be painful.  See your physician for a good history and physical.

Question 2

could you tell me what are possible reasons why my breast hurts?

Accepted Answer

Breast pain: 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.

Question 3

why do my breasts hurt?

Accepted Answer

Hormones?: The most common cause is hormones, related to flucutations around your period, or if you have changed or added hormone pills. If it's getting worse or not getting better, need to have it checked by doctor.

Question 4

why could my breasts hurt all the time?

Accepted Answer

Breast pain: Mastodynia =medical word for breast pain.  This could be from a variety of reasons.  Some women have cyclical pain related to hormonal changes from their cycle, some have benign non cancerous reasons (fibroadenomas or multiple infections).  Of course- what most people are worried about is breast cancer.  Cancer is typical a painless mass that is found on exam or via mammogram.  See a physician.

Question 5

why do my breasts hurt when i touch them?

Accepted Answer

Tenderness?: Breast soreness can occur due to stretching from increased fluid retention. The breasts may be more tender at those times.  Breast pain can occur in conjunction w premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, your period, pregnancy, hormone imbalance or use of oral contraceptives.

Question 6

why do my breasts hurt in the morning all the time?

Accepted Answer

Are your breasts: Particularly large or heavy? Some women (especially those with larger breasts or who are pregnant) sleep in a bra for comfort.  It is recommended that a bra  worn for sleep have a soft cup without  underwire or metal clasps. A shelf or cross-over design is also recommended.

Question 7

why do my breasts hurt so much when not even being touched?

Accepted Answer

Normal: At 19, your breasts still can be developing. Your estrogen levels may still be fluctuating and breast tenderness can be a result. I would discuss this with your gynecologist to see if there is any hormonal treatment available.

Question 8

why do my breasts hurt when i push on them? is this worrying?

Accepted Answer

Breast tenderness.: Breast pain can be from many reasons.  The most common is the tenderness that fluctuates from the menstrual cycle.  This is a normal process and not worrying.  If you notice pain in one breast and not the other, then this could be a sign of cancer, infection, or other worrisome process.  If you are worried, you need to go see a doctor for an exam.  Don't forget your yearly mammograms!

Question 9

why do my breasts hurt when i lay on my side? could it be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Breast pain : Is not a common complaint for cancer, but it is worth getting an exam, and possibly a mammogram if you have not had one this year.

Question 10

why do my breasts hurt after my period?

Accepted Answer

Mastalgia: Breast pain has a number of etiologies, almost all are hormonal. Early menopause, alteration in hormones due to weight loss or gain, side effects of other medicines or substances taken (some vitamins/marijuana etc). See your doctor.

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