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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brazilian Pemphigus Foliaceus Causes? | Pemphigus is an autoimmune disorder. This means that your immune system attacks your body’s cells -- in this case, the skin cells. In rare cases, certain drugs can trigger the condition. This includespenicillinand some rheumatoid arthritis medications. But most of the time, we don’t know what causes it. It isn’t contag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pemphigus Diagnosis? | It can be tricky. That’s because a number of conditions can cause blisters. To make sure they find the right cause, your doctor will likely order a number of tests, including:
Medical history.Your doctor will ask you what medications you take, as some drugs can cause this condition.
A skin exam.Your doctor will use t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brazilian Pemphigus Foliaceus Conditions With Similar Symptoms? | Some skin diseases can look like pemphigus. Bullous pemphigoid, for example, causes large, fluid-filled blisters, but they generally don’t burst as easily. And unlike pemphigus, it usually affects people over age 60.
Herpes is another condition that can cause painful blisters on your mouth and genitals. But it’s not c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pemphigus Treatment? | Your doctor will likely give you medicine that’ll help ease your symptoms and make you more comfortable. What they prescribe will depend on what type of pemphigus you have and how bad your symptoms are. Treatment might include:
Corticosteroids.These are usually the first line of treatment and can be very effective to ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Pemphigus Complications? | Several serious complications can happen with pemphigus. Among them:
• Skin infections
• Infections that get into the bloodstream (sepsis)
• Being unable to eat, leading toweightloss and malnutrition
• Depression
• Some forms of the condition can cause death if not treated
The medications that you take for pemphi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Brazilian Trypanosomiasis: What Is Chagas Disease? | Chagas diseaseisn’t well-known in America, but it’s been around for thousands of years. A parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) causes it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Brazilian Trypanosomiasis: How Do You Get It? | T. cruzi isn’t passed from person to person like a cold or flu. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Brazilian Trypanosomiasis: Can It Be Prevented? | There is no vaccine. The best way to prevent it is by avoiding triatomine bugs. They tend to live in homes made from mud, adobe, straw, and palm thatch, according to the CDC. If you’re traveling in Latin America, it’s best to stay out of these types of dwellings. You can also protect yourself by using nets to cover you... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brazilian Trypanosomiasis Symptoms? | Chagas disease has two phases. During the first (or acute) phase, symptoms are usually mild. They might include:
• Fever,fatigue, or otherflu-like symptoms
• Arash
• A sore where the parasite has entered the body
• Vomiting,diarrhea, or loss of appetite
• Swollen eyelids, if the parasite has entered through theeye... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Brazilian Trypanosomiasis Treatment? | Chagas disease is easiest to treat during the first phase. But the lack of symptoms can make it tough to spot early on.
If you think you have it, your doctor can give youbloodtests. If they show you're infected, you’ll need anEKGand other heart tests to check for any heart problems.
Two drugs can treat the disease: b... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Breast Cancer? | Breast cancer is when the cells under one or both breasts grow out of control. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Fast Does Breast Cancer Grow? | If you have breast cancer, you may wonder how fast the cancer is growing and how fast it will continue to grow. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Breast Cancer? | The cause of breast cancer is unclear, but we know the main risks: being older and having breast cancer in your family. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Genetic Breast Cancer Mutations? | Chances are, your breast cancer isn't caused by a faulty gene. But in about 5% to 10% of cases, the cause is hereditary. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Helps Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence? | Here are some of the changes you can make to give yourself the best chance to avoid breast cancer recurrence. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Cancer: What Does 'Metastatic' Mean? | Doctors sometimes use the term "advanced breast cancer" or "stage IV breast cancer" to describe cancer that has spread. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Topics for Breast Cancer? | • Breast Cancer Basics
• Breast Cancer Symptoms
• Types of Breast Cancer
• Breast Cancer Causes & Risk Factors
• Breast Cancer Stages
• Breast Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
• Breast Cancer Treatment
• Fibroadenoma
• Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
• Inflammatory Breast Cancer
• Mastectomy
• Breast Reconstructio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Cancer and Pregnancy: How Is It Diagnosed? | The best thing you can do while pregnant is to see your doctor regularly. These visits are calledprenatal(or "before birth") checkups, and they're crucial for keeping you and yourbabyin the best possible health. During some of these visits, you may have breast exams to check for changes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Happens to My Baby if I Have Breast Cancer? | Ending a pregnancy won’t improve a woman's chances of beating breast cancer. Also, there's no evidence that the cancer harms the baby. But the treatments have risks. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can I Breastfeed My Baby if I Have Breast Cancer? | There’s no evidence that stopping your flow of breastmilkwill improve your cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Cancer and Your Genes: Should I Be Tested for Genetic Mutations? | At-risk families can take blood tests to look for mutations in these genes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Cancer and Your Genes: What Happens During Genetic Testing? | You'll need a family pedigree to learn whether there is a cancer development pattern in your family. A family pedigree is a chart that shows the genetic makeup of a person's ancestors. It’s used to analyze characteristics or diseases that are passed down through a family. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Cancer and Your Genes: How Do I Interpret the Genetic Test Results? | A negative genetic test means that a breast cancer gene mutation was not identified. If other genetic testing has identified a mutation in your family, a negative test means you do not have the specific mutation. Therefore, your risk of cancer is the same as someone in the general population who has a family history of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are My Options if I Have a 'Cancer Gene'? | Women in high-risk categories (first-degree relative with breast cancer, previous abnormal breast biopsy results with atypical ductal hyperplasia or lobular hyperplasia or lobularcarcinomain situ) and those who have the genes linked with breast cancer should consider starting regular breast cancer screening at age 25, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Cancer and Your Genes: What Are the Potential Problems With Genetic Testing? | Genetic testing is not 100% accurate. If a test is negative, a person still has a chance of getting breast cancer. If the test is positive, there is still a 15% to 20% chance of not getting breast cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Cancer and Your Genes: What Are the Benefits of Genetic Testing? | For some women, genetic testing may help you make informed medical and lifestyle decisions while easing theanxietyof not knowing their genetic background. You can also make a decision regarding prevention, with both medications and prophylactic surgery. In addition, many women take part in medical research that, in the... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Cancer and Your Genes: What About My Privacy? | The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 prevents insurance companies from denying coverage based on genetic information. This act also prevents insurance companies from using genetic information to determine that a health condition existed before application was made for insurance. In ad... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer Genes? | Each cell in your body has about 20,500 genes. Genes are tiny segments of DNA that control how cells function. One copy of each gene comes from your mother. The other is from your father.
Genes can develop changes (also called abnormalities or mutations) that change how the cell works.
Mutations in two genes -- BRCA1... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer and Your Genes Know the Risks? | Women who inherit the mutated BRCA1 gene have a 55% to 65% risk of breast cancer by age 70. Women with mutated BRCA2 have about a 45% risk. Men with a BRCA mutation are also at a higher risk of breast cancer.
Either mutation brings a higher risk of getting breast cancer at a younger age (beforemenopause).
People who ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer and Your Genes Before Genetic Testing? | Counseling is required before undergoing genetic testing for breast cancer. During this educational session, a health care provider will explain the benefits and risks of genetic testing and answer any questions you may have.
You’ll also have to sign a consent form. It’s an agreement between you and your health care p... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Which Men Are More Likely to Get Breast Cancer? | It's rare for a man under age 35 to get breast cancer. Your chance of getting breast cancer goes up with age. Most breast cancers in men happen between ages 60 and 70. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer in Men Symptoms? | Symptoms of breast cancerin men are similar to those in women. Most male breast cancers are diagnosed when a man finds a lump on his chest.
But men tend to delay going to the doctor until they have more severe symptoms, like bleeding from the nipple. By that point, the cancer may have spread. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer in Men Diagnosis and Treatment? | The same techniques that are used to diagnose breast cancer in women are used in men: physical exams, mammography, and biopsies (looking at small samples of tissue under a microscope). | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer? | A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease. Different cancers have different risk factors. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Know if I Have Metastatic Breast Cancer? | If yourbreast cancerspreads to other parts of your body, doctors will call it “metastatic.” ("Metastasize" means to spread.) It tends to go to the bones, lungs, liver, and brain. You’ll get tests before and during treatment to see if your breast cancer has spread. Signs and symptoms depend on where it is. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Tests? | You might get blood tests done, but these can’t show for sure that cancer has spread. You’ll need to get imaging tests to see if the cancer has spread, and, if so, how far and to what parts of your body. Some of the tests that you may get include:
PET scan:You’ll get a radioactive sugar injected into your blood. Cance... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Test Results? | It takes time to schedule and get your imaging tests, and then more time to get a biopsy.
Your imaging test results might be ready in a day or two. Biopsy results can take up to a week. Your doctor can give you an idea of how long it will take. Ask how you’ll get the results -- A phone call? An office visit? If you do... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer: Treatment Tips to Help You Choose? | Although there are some typical breast cancer treatment plans, women do have choices.
• Talk with your doctor about all the risks and benefits of each treatment option and how they will affect your lifestyle.
• Think about joining a support group. Other people with breast cancer know what you’re going through and can... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Side Effects of Treatment? | Most breast cancer treatments have side effects. Many go away when the therapy stops. Some may show up later. Common side effects include:
• Nausea
• Weight gain or loss
• Fatigue
• Arm swelling
• Hair loss
• Skin or nail changes
• Mouth sores
• Symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes
• Trouble getting preg... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cancer Treatment, Premature Menopause, and Infertility? | About a quarter of the estimated 300,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. each year have not gone through menopause.
Somechemotherapyand hormone therapy drugs that treat breast cancer can cause permanent or temporary infertility or early menopause. Women who haven’t yet gone through menopause should use ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dealing With Visible Side Effects of Treatment? | You may be able to see some of the side effects of breast cancer treatment, and this can take an emotional toll. But there’s a lot you can do to overcome them, and that can help you feel better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer: Treatment Sadness and Depression? | Breast cancer will have an effect on your emotions. You may feel tired, frustrated, angry, and sad at different times. Depression can sometimes happen during the breast cancer experience. Chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and some pain medications can help cause these feelings or make them worse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Palliative Treatment? | Both breast cancer and the treatment you get for it cause symptoms and side effects. Even if the main goal of your treatment is a cure, palliative care that eases discomfort and emotional distress is an important part of your treatment. You can have palliative care while you continue to have therapy focused on curing t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer: Treatment Complementary/Integrative Medicine? | This refers to practices that aren’t part of standard medicine but can be used along with it as part of your cancer treatment plan. It’s different from alternative medicine, which is used in place of standard medical treatment. Some alternative treatments aren’t backed by science. They not only won’t treat your cancer,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer: Treatment The 'Look Good Feel Better' Program? | The American Cancer Society has teamed up with the Personal Care Products Council and the National Cosmetology Association to create "Look Good Feel Better." This program teaches beauty techniques that can boost your appearance and how you feel about yourself after your cancer treatment.
For more information, call 800... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Development in Boys: What Is Gynecomastia? | Gynecomastia is enlarged breast tissue in people assigned male at birth (AMAB). It usually happens when the balance of hormones in your body is thrown off. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys Types of Gynecomastia? | A few different terms that doctors use to describe gynecomastia include:
Unilateral gynecomastia.This means that one of your breasts is enlarged.
Bilateral gynecomastia. If your doctor uses this term, it means that both your breasts are enlarged.
Pseudogynecomastia.If you have extra weight, it's common to have enlar... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys Gynecomastia Symptoms? | The signs of gynecomastia include:
• A lump under your nipple (often the first sign people notice)
• Tenderness
• Soreness
• Swelling
Changes in one or both of your breasts might make you worry that you havebreast cancer, which does occur in a small number of men. Gynecomastia is not necessarily a sign of cancer, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys Gynecomastia Stages? | Gynecomastia can range from mild to severe. Your doctor can "stage," or describe, the type you have in a few different ways. A new grading system proposed by a team of plastic surgeons is more detailed than older versions.
• 1a: Puffy nipple
• 1b: Slightly enlarged breast
• 2a: Moderately enlarged breast
• 2b: Mode... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys Gynecomastia Causes? | A surprising number of things can trigger the hormone imbalance that causes male breast growth.
Natural changes in hormones
These happen during:
• Infancy: Over half of male babies have swollen breasts for the first few weeks after they're born.
• Puberty: This can last a few months or a few years.
• Older age: Af... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys How to Know if You Have Gynecomastia? | If your doctor suspects you have gynecomastia, they'll ask you about your health and any other symptoms you may be having. They'll also likely ask questions about your medical history that might include:
• Have you had illnesses such as mumps,kidney issues, or liver disease?
• What drugs (legal or illegal) have you t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys Gynecomastia Treatment? | Most of the time, gynecomastia slowly goes away on its own. For instance, if it happens during puberty, it usually goes away sometime between 6 months to 3 years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys Gynecomastia Surgery? | Malebreast reduction surgeryis usually not suggested unless your enlarged breasts are causing you severe pain or a lot of emotional stress. Your doctor could also suggest it if they suspect your breast changes are due to cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys Gynecomastia Prevention? | There are steps you can take to lower your chances of having gynecomastia. For instance, you can:
• Avoid recreational drugs, such asanabolic steroids, androgens, weed, or heroin.
• Limit the amount ofalcoholyou drink. Less is healthier.
• Go over your medications with your doctor. If any of them can cause gynecomas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Development in Boys Takeaways? | Gynecomastia is often caused by a hormone imbalance, not cancer. Your doctor can help you confirm the cause and decide next steps. If it's uncomfortable or affects how you feel about yourself, surgery such asliposuctioncan make a difference. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Engorgement? | Breast engorgement means that your breasts are filled with too much milk. It can make them feel swollen, warm, and tender. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Engorgement Symptoms? | If your breasts are engorged, they may feel:
• Warm
• Heavy
• Tender and painful
• Swollen, which may extend to the armpit
• Hard
• Trouble for your baby to latch onto
You may also have lumps or flattened nipples.
• There’s a chance that engorgement could block milk ducts and lead to a breast infection called m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Engorgement Causes? | Your breasts may naturally become engorged soon after you give birth as your milk comes in. It can also happen if you aren’t able to breastfeed or pump often enough.
Breastfeeding has many benefits for mother and baby alike. But it isn’t always easy. It may take your body a while to get used to it. And for some women,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Engorgement Treatment and Home Remedies? | Engorgement can be painful and can cause trouble with your little one latching on. You may not want tobreastfeedor pump. But that's the only way to make it go away.
Sometimes engorgement can make your breasts feel hard to the touch. That's all the milk backed up in the breast tissue. If you'rebreastfeeding, this can m... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Engorgement Prevention? | The key is to not let your breasts get overly full with milk.
Feed your baby whenever they are hungry.Breastfeedor pump often or as close to every 2-3 hours to set a routine. Pump if you skip a feeding, have given a bottle, or if your baby doesn't take enough milk or empty the breast enough.
It can help to use a warm... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Engorgement If You’re Formula Feeding? | Your body takes its cues from you. If milk isn't leaving your body, it will stop making more. If your breasts are engorged when your milk comes in and you are planning toformulafeed, wear a tighter sports bra and curb any kind of stimulation to the breast. After some days, the engorgement will steadily decline. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Infection (Mastitis): What Is Mastitis? | On a good day, your breasts can feel tender. They're always out on the front lines, taking the brunt of every afternoon jog and pouncing toddler. They don't get infected often, but when they do, it can hurt like no bad bra or PMS pain ever has. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Infection (Mastitis) Causes? | Mastitis is a common condition in women who breastfeed. As many as 1 in 10breastfeedingwomen in the U.S. get it. It's caused by a backup ofmilkin the milk ducts. This happens when yourbabyisn't sucking or attaching properly, or favors one breast over the other. Mastitis can also happen if you don't feed or pump regular... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Infection (Mastitis) Symptoms? | Just like any other infection, the tissue around the infected area becomes inflamed to keep it from spreading to other parts of the body. With mastitis, the infected milk duct causes the breast to swell. Your breast may look red and feel tender or warm.
Many women with mastitis feel like they havethe flu, including ac... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Infection (Mastitis) Diagnosis? | The symptoms of mastitis can come on very suddenly. You may feel like you're getting the flu before you feel any discomfort in your breast. When you feel that pain or see the telltale redness, call your doctor as soon as possible.
Your doctor can diagnose mastitis based on a physical exam. The fever and chills give it... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Infection (Mastitis) Treatment? | Whether or not you're breastfeeding,antibioticsshould have you feeling better in a day or two. Take them as directed.
If you are breastfeeding, continue drinking lots of water, wearing loose bras, and resting as much as you can. Your doctor may suggestibuprofen, or something like it, to take care of the fever and pain... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Infection (Mastitis) Prevention? | Tight bras and clothing put pressure on your breasts. Keep things light and loose.
To keep milk from backing up, make sure your baby attaches correctly, and get all the milk out of each breast during every feeding. Or, make sure you are pumping to express the milk on a routine schedule. Alactation consultantcan help i... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Are Lumps in the Breast? | You notice that something is different with your breast, and you find a lump. Now what? | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Men Get Breast Lumps? | Yes. People of any age or gender can get breast lumps, cysts, and tumors. In men and people assigned male at birth, breast cancer lumps are usually hard and located below the nipple. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Does a Breast Lump Mean Infection? | It can.Breast infections are most common in breastfeeding moms, but they also can happen in people who aren’t breastfeeding. It happens when bacteria get into the milk ducts through your nipple, or when a clogged milk duct causes milk to stagnate, making a good environment for bacteria to breed in. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Lumps (Benign): What Will Happen at My Appointment? | The doctor will ask questions about your health history. They’ll perform a breast exam to feel for lumps or other changes in the breast tissue and under your arms. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Do I Monitor My Breasts Health? | Self-examination and mammograms are the most common ways to monitor your breast health. Do these checks regularly: the earlier you catch breast cancer, the easier it is to treat. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What kind of lumps are normal in breasts? | Everyone’s breasts are different. Some people have breasts that are naturally lumpy. Pay attention to how your breasts look and feel. If you notice a new lump or other change, talk to your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the cause of a breast lump? | Breast lumps can be caused by many different things. About 1 in 5 breast lumps are cancerous. The rest are caused by cysts, calcifications, hormonal changes, and other issues. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Breast Lumps (Benign): Can a bra cause a lump? | If you’re breastfeeding, wearing a tight bra can cut off milk flow. If bacteria start to grow in the trapped milk, you might get a breast lump from the infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can a doctor tell if a breast lump is cancerous by looking at it? | To figure out what is causing a breast lump, your doctor may look at the lump and see how it feels. They may also order a mammogram or other imaging test. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When should I worry about lumps in the breast? | If you have a lump that feels different from the rest of your breast, it’s worth talking to your doctor. Most lumps aren’t cancerous, but if they are, it’s important to catch them early. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How can I avoid breast lumps? | You can lower your breast cancer risk by avoiding alcohol, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and limiting hormonal medications after menopause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Common Causes of Breast Lumps? | Fibroadenomas. These are the most common benign lumps. If you push on them, they are solid, round, rubbery lumps that move freely. They’re usually painless. Women and those assigned female at birth between 20 and 30 get them most often. They’re also more common in African-American women. Fibroadenomas can be surgically... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Lumps (Benign) Takeaways? | Most breast lumps aren’t caused by breast cancer. But if you find an unusual lump, bump, or other change in your breast, talk to your doctor. Early detection and treatment for breast cancer can be lifesaving. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lump in Breast FAQs? | What kind of lumps are normal in breasts?
Everyone’s breasts are different. Some people have breasts that are naturally lumpy. Pay attention to how your breasts look and feel. If you notice a new lump or other change, talk to your doctor.
What is the cause of a breast lump?
Breast lumps can be caused by many differe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why Do My Breasts Hurt? Understanding Breast Pain Causes | Soreness, swelling, heaviness, shooting or burning pangs, tightness — whatever the feeling, breast pain can be troubling. It's very common to wonder if what you're feeling might be a sign ofbreast cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Breast Pain? | Soreness, swelling, heaviness, shooting or burning pangs, tightness — whatever the feeling, breast pain can be troubling. It's very common to wonder if what you're feeling might be a sign ofbreast cancer. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Causes Breast Pain? | Doctors group breast pain into two categories: cyclical breast pain and noncyclical breast pain. Cyclical breast pain is the most common type and usually happens due to hormone changes. Noncyclical happens due to other factors unrelated to hormones. These are the common causes of breast pain in women and people assigne... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What causes pain in the middle of my chest between my breasts? | Costochondritis can cause pain in the middle of your chest (sternum), between your breasts. Inflammation of the sternum causes this condition. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why does my breast hurt when I press it? | Hormone changes, injury, certain medications, and health conditions can all cause your breast to hurt when you press it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | When should I worry about breast pain? | If your breast pain doesn't go away or if you notice symptoms such as a lump, color changes, swelling, heaviness, or thickening or dimpling of the skin, see your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can stress cause breast pain? | Yes, anxiety and stress can be linked to breast pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Hormonal Fluctuations? | Most breast pain seems to relate to the levels of two hormones—estrogen and progesterone—in your body. Doctors aren't sure what leads to breast pain. It can happen at different times in your reproductive life, such as during:
• Puberty
• Your monthly period or when you havepremenstrual syndrome(PMS)
• Pregnancy, usu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breastfeeding? | Breastfeedingitself can cause nipple pain as your baby latches on to them. It may feel like a sharp pinch. It could also cause your nipples to crack and bleed. You can ease the soreness with things such as ointments or by rubbing a few drops of milk over your nipples to soften them before you start to nurse. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fibrocystic Breast Changes? | This is likely linked to hormones, as well. Fibrous tissue (breast tissue that's scar-like or ropey) and cysts (fluid-filled sacs) form in your breasts. It can be painful, but it's normal and usually harmless.
About half of women and people assigned female at birth get this in their 20s to 50s. You don't need treatmen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Fatty Acid Imbalance? | These acids are found in vegetable and animal oils. If there's an imbalance of these acids in your cells, your breasts can be more sensitive to hormones.
To ease your symptoms, try cutting down the fat in yourdiet. Your doctor might also recommend a diet high in complex carbs.
Some doctors think takingevening primros... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Extramammary Breast Pain? | This pain feels like it's coming from your breasts, but it's actually coming from somewhere else, often the chest wall.It can stem from:
• Inflammation of the sternum (costochondritis)
• Cervical arthritis
• Conditions that affect the whole body, including gallbladder disease, pleuritis, or heart problems
• Trauma
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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Mastitis (Breast Tissue Inflammation)? | Though mastitis usually occurs in those who are breastfeeding, it can happen to anyone. Your clothes rubbing against your nipples can also irritate them and can let in bacteria that may lead to infection.
Thrush—a yeast infection of the breast and nipple—can feel like a stabbing, shooting, or burning in your nipples. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Injuries? | Trauma to a particular area of your breast—such as from surgery or implants—can cause breast pain. Sometimes, an injury can cause a breast vein to swell and ablood clotto form. Though painful, it's usually not serious. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Medications? | Certain prescription meds and hormone medications can cause breast pain. These include:
• Some heart medications, including digitalis
• Certain psychiatric drugs, including chlorpromazine
• Oxymetholone, which is used to treat some forms of anemia
• Water pills (diuretics)
• Birth control pills, hormone replacemen... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Skin Conditions? | If you have skin irritation called dermatitis, you might have arashor swelling around your nipple. The term "dermatitis" includes conditions such aseczemaandcontact dermatitis.
Talk with your doctor about what might cause theseskin problemsand how you can treat them. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Support Issues? | If you have large and heavy breasts, you may feel pain from stretched ligaments and breast tissue. It can hurt not only in your breasts but also in your back, neck, and shoulders. Reduction surgery can help, but it can also cause pain if tissue is damaged during the operation.
A supportive, sturdy bra can help keep yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Cancer? | In rare cases, breast cancer, including inflammatory breast cancer, is the cause of pain in this area. Symptoms of this start suddenly and worsen quickly. You may notice these changes to your breasts:
• Redness or other color changes
• Swelling
• Heaviness
• Pain
• Thickening or dimpling of the skin
See your doct... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Breast Pain (Mastalgia) When to Contact Your Doctor? | Breast pain is usually not a sign of a serious problem. But if you have a lump or pain that doesn't go away, talk to your doctor for an exam. Early diagnosis raises your chances of curing it or extending your life with treatment. | local_scraped |
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