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I'm a 19 year-old female and i've been getting really brief sharp pains in my left breast.what could it be due to? and should i be worried? thanks!

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

Mastodynia: Breast pain in a young healthy woman is usually due to fibrocystic breast condition. A breast exam by a gyn specialist will help determine this and provide ideas for treatment such as reducing caffeine, chocolate and taking extra vitamine.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2017

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A member asked:

I'm a 19 year-old female and i've been getting really brief sharp pains in my left breast.what could it be due to? and should i be worried? thanks!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Swor answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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