What causes pain under the right breast in women?

Is it okay to have pain under the right breast in women? I will explain gently to make you feel more secure

If you are wondering “is it a cause for concern if I have pain under the right breast in women?”, take a deep breath!!! Most cases are benign and can improve on their own. Below is a detailed, easy-to-understand explanation for you to monitor and care for yourself at home and know when to see a doctor.

What is right breast pain? What feels “abnormal”?

"Right breast pain" describes a feeling of pain, tightness or stabbing in the breast, areola, nipple or area under the right breast. Many studies have noted that most women have experienced this feeling, especially during puberty and before menstruation. Usually, the pain is mild to moderate, transient, does not affect daily activities much and goes away on its own after a few days.

You should pay more attention when the pain is prolonged, increasing, accompanied by signs such as fever, shortness of breath, weight loss, unusual changes in the skin of the breast or nipple. At that time, going to the doctor early will help detect the right cause and handle it promptly.

Is right breast pain in women dangerous?

In fact, most cases are normal physiological manifestations: hormonal changes around the cycle, sensitive breast tissue, chest wall tension due to exercise... However, sometimes pain is a "signal" of another problem such as mastitis, liver and gallbladder digestive disorders, respiratory diseases or intercostal nerves. The key is to monitor the context in which the pain occurs and the accompanying symptoms.

Common causes of right breast pain?

1) the Stage of puberty the natural development of the mammary gland

• When entering puberty, breast tissue, and adipose tissue development fast, ligaments lift stretch make sense of dull pain, stinging, under the breast is normal. Pain can be on one side (usually the right or left) or both and gradually decreases over time.

2) Before menstruation, ovulation and “story endocrine”

• Fluctuations in estrogen – progesterone can cause tightness, pain the chest on the right in a few days before menstruation or around ovulation. This feeling is usually symmetrical on both sides, but sometimes more pronounced on one side. When menstruation begins, the pain will be significantly reduced.

3) prolonged Stress

• Pressure of work, family, lack of sleep... do you shallow breathing, chest muscles, intercostal muscles to spasticity. The result is pain, i.e. the chest, especially when sitting for long, stooped shoulders, sedentary, and when the mind relaxes, the pain usually decreases clearly seen.

4) pre-menopause and menopause

• In this transitional stage, the endocrine furniture often causes breast tissue sensitivity to feel tension, pain can appear polynesian bird, at left, at right, sometimes under the breasts. Comes as fires, insomnia, mood changes,...

5) side Effects of contraceptive pills

• Contraceptives coordination can cause tightness in the chest first 3-6 months, the body will usually adapt gradually. If discomfort lasts, you should talk with your doctor to adjust the type or dose.

6) Pain, cyclic and non-cyclic

• Pain in the cycle: Catch up with business travel; usually benign.
• Not in cycle: Can do structural damage to the breast (cysts, fibroids), inflammation, obstruction tube, prostate... the pain is usually localized, prolonged, sometimes with swelling – hot – red.

7) the Muscle – bone - joint and nerve tits

• Heavy lifting, gym, swimming, coughing, or sleeping in the wrong posture can make the chest muscle strain, inflammation of the rib cartilage.
• Characteristic: increased pain when pressed on the point of pain, rotate, inhale deeply, cough, or sneeze. Neuralgia intercostal cause burning sensation, first in “the rib” from behind the ring out in front of chest.

8) gastrointestinal tract liver biliary

• Gastroesophageal reflux – esophagitis: Dull ache, chest, heartburn, sour taste, discomfort after eating.
• Gallbladder (stones/inflammation): Pain in the right upper quadrant after meals much grease, can spread the right shoulder, nausea, abdominal distention.
• Liver: Rarely causes pain unknown, but if there is news, prolonged heavy with fatigue, jaundice, need to see soon.

9) the Respiratory membrane in the lungs

Inflammation of the lung lower lobe of the right or pleurisy can cause increased pain during deep breathing/cough with fever, cough, sputum, shortness of breath. This is the group causes should be doctor visits.

10) The “culprit” small but often overlooked

• Bra does not fit: Rimmed overwrite the soft tissue under the breast, causing a dull ache, especially a party.
• Posture: Sit the computer bowed, shoulders, close-ups, long-time make chest muscles shrinkage.
• Stimulating drinks: Coffee, wine can increase sensitivity in some people.

When to see a doctor right away?

Come to health facilities if you meet one of the following signs:

• Intense pain, sudden or gradual increase, not decrease after 48-72 hours of rest/in-home care.
• Pain comes shortness of breathconfusion, fever, cough, talk, yellow/blue, increased pain when inhaling deeply.
• Pain appears markedly after meals much grease with nausea, fever, jaundice (interrogative gallbladder/liver).
• Breast swelling, red hot, secretion, abnormal nipples, lagging or breast skin thickness cardstock.
• You are pregnant, have a disease background heart – lung – liver bile, or are taking hormonal drugs/anticoagulants.

How to care and relieve pain, safety in the home

• Warm pack: 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times/day helps to relax muscles, relieve spasms of the chest.
• Posture correction: Open shoulders – busty display at eye level, standing up campaigning every 45-60 minutes.
• The right bra size: Upgrade the wide, embracing medium; avoid rimmed hard to squeeze the area under the breast.
• Eating “light hearted”: Little by little, reduce greasy, spicy – sour – decaf if it's heartburn; additional fiber, drink enough water.
• Stress management: Try a deep breath 4-7-8, meditation 5-10 minutes each day, walking bright sunshine.
• Conventional painkillers: Paracetamol can be used short day according to the recommended dose. If you were to use more than 2-3 days, you should go to the clinic.

Tips: - Record “log” pain (time, intensity 1-10, factors that increase/decrease, related cycle or meal). This information is extremely useful when you see your doctor.

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Hint distinguish quickly under the context

• Increased pain when pressed on a specific point, when rotating the/deep inhalation: Often due to muscle – rib cartilage.
• Burning pain + heartburn after eating, at night: Geared more to reflux of stomach – esophagus.
• Pain after meals much grease, first the right shoulder: Think of the gallbladder.
• Tightness according to your menstrual cycle: Benign due to hormonal.
• Fever, cough, sputum, increased pain during deep breathing: To exclude pathology lung/pleura.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Conclusion

Pain under the right breast in women is a common symptom. Most are benign and improve with rest, posture adjustment, a suitable bra, a “light” diet and stress management. But if there are warning signs (severe/persistent pain, fever, shortness of breath, unusual changes in the breast, pain after a fatty meal with nausea/jaundice), arrange to see a doctor soon. Actively listening to your body is always the best option.

This article is shared to protect the health initiative. Article reference does not replace a diagnosis or medical treatment.

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