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I have been having breast aches for about 3 days, and i also have been stressed for a week. can stress cause breast pain? is this normal to have?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Stress does: not usually cause breast pain. You need to be evaluated by your physician.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have been having breast aches for about 3 days, and i also have been stressed for a week. can stress cause breast pain? is this normal to have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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