Kings Mountain, NC
A 32-year-old female asked:
does fibrocystic pain start suddenly in breasts? i have been hurting 4 2 months and doc says its fibrocystic. had cbc, tsh, prolactin and ultrasound.
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Dr. Paul Velt answered
Diagnostic Radiology 42 years experience
It may: start suddenly if there are tender cysts. Ultrasound of the breasts would confirm the diagnosis. Most women tell me the breasts do not hurt continually. If staying off caffeine,smoking,acidic foods helps you may have your answer
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