Common "breast pain" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Breast Pain

Breast pain is a sharp or throbbing pain in the breast. Fatty acid imbalance, large breasts, hormonal imbalances, underlying cysts, and certain hormonal medications can cause breast pain. Breast pain in males occurs due to a condition called gynecomastia. Identifying the cause helps the gynecologist decide on the treatment. Avoiding hormone therapy and following a low-fat diet can prevent causes of breast pain.

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Why am I having pain and swelling under breast after injury?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing the brief history. I will advise you to take up an X-ray. Any muscular injury will heal within a day or three maximum.

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Dr. Jay Indravadan Patel (PT, PhD Scholar)

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