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I Have many pains which started Monday. My left breast has a sharp pain, and the back behind the breast has a dull pain. I have lower back pain which goes around the sides into the stomach area. I have right shoulder pain especially when I m reaching. I seem to be light headed and very tired.
Most causes of pain in the breast are benign and not serious. There are a number of harmless causes for breast pain and tenderness that may primarily be related to changes in hormone levels.
These can include:Menstruation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Mastitis, Menopause and Fibrocystic Breast Tissue which is most common.
Fibrocystic breasts are not necessarily linked to cancer, and the lumps are fluid filled cysts rather than a mass of cells.
However, it is advisable to do breast ultrasound and mammography just to be sure and start regular follow up of possible cysts.
In case of redness, fever and progressive pain this may indicate abscess and then it should be surgically drained or evacuated by a needle under control of ultrasound.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Breast?
Hi, Most causes of pain in the breast are benign and not serious. There are a number of harmless causes for breast pain and tenderness that may primarily be related to changes in hormone levels. These can include:Menstruation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Mastitis, Menopause and Fibrocystic Breast Tissue which is most common. Fibrocystic breasts are not necessarily linked to cancer, and the lumps are fluid filled cysts rather than a mass of cells. However, it is advisable to do breast ultrasound and mammography just to be sure and start regular follow up of possible cysts. In case of redness, fever and progressive pain this may indicate abscess and then it should be surgically drained or evacuated by a needle under control of ultrasound. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon