What is the Primary Cause of Breast Tenderness?

Female breast pain is a common phenomenon, as there are numerous reasons for it. Therefore, it is recommended to promptly investigate the cause of the pain, receive a diagnosis, and undergo targeted treatment. Medication should not be taken blindly. Patients should also ensure that their bras are comfortable in size. Regular chest massages can be performed to promote blood circulation, which can help maintain breast health and even enhance bust size. What are the primary causes of breast pain? Let's take a look below.

Common diseases that cause breast pain include breast inflammation. For example, mastitis during lactation can cause local redness, swelling, and pain in the breasts, and may be accompanied by symptoms of chills and fever. In non-lactating mastitis, there is generally no significant pain unless abscess formation occurs. Breast hyperplasia is also a common cause of breast pain, typically manifesting as breast tenderness, stabbing pain, or dull pain that is consistent with the menstrual cycle.

(1) Common clinical manifestations of chest pain include:

① Inflammation of the chest wall manifests as redness, swelling, heat, and pain at the affected site.

② Herpes zoster presents as multiple small blisters along the nerve distribution, without crossing the midline, and with significant pain.

③ Epidemic myalgia can cause severe pain in the chest and abdominal muscles, radiating to the shoulders and neck.

④ Non-suppurative costochondritis most commonly affects the first and second rib cartilages, causing pronounced pain and swelling at the affected site, but often without skin redness or swelling.

⑤ Angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction often cause pain located behind the sternum or in the precordial region.

⑥ Other causes of chest pain include esophageal disorders, diaphragmatic hernia, and mediastinal tumors, which are located behind the sternum. Spontaneous pneumothorax, acute pleurisy, and lung infarction often present as severe chest pain on the affected side.

A diagnosis can be made based on the patient's history, symptoms, and physical examination, combined with relevant auxiliary tests.