Breast pain
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Breast Pain
Breast pain (pronounced: /brɛst peɪn/), also known as mastalgia (pronounced: /mæstˈældʒiə/), is a common symptom that affects many women. It is often associated with the menstrual cycle, but can also be a symptom of more serious conditions such as breast cancer.
Etymology
The term "mastalgia" comes from the Greek words "mastos" (meaning breast) and "algos" (meaning pain).
Causes
Breast pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Hormonal changes: These are the most common cause of breast pain. Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can cause the breasts to feel tender or painful.
- Breast injury: An injury to the breast can cause pain and discomfort.
- Breast cysts: These are fluid-filled sacs that can form in the breast tissue, causing pain.
- Breast cancer: While breast pain is not typically a symptom of breast cancer, it can occur in some cases.
Related Terms
- Mastodynia: Another term for breast pain.
- Cyclical mastalgia: This refers to breast pain that is linked to the menstrual cycle.
- Non-cyclical mastalgia: This refers to breast pain that is not linked to the menstrual cycle.
- Mastitis: This is an infection of the breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth and redness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breast pain
- Wikipedia's article - Breast pain
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