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Breast tenderness refers to any pain or discomfort in one or both breasts. The soreness can be related to a number of changes in the female body, and the pain can be ongoing or it can come and go with monthly hormonal changes. Breast tenderness can affect women of all ages, but it is most common during early pregnancy and the decade prior to menopause.
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There are many reasons why a woman may experience breast tenderness, but the most common cause is the monthly hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle. Breasts tend to swell and become tender just prior to and during a womans period as part of the normal female reproductive cycle. Breasts also swell during pregnancy and while breast feeding. Other common causes of breast pain include puberty, chronic cystic mastitis, approaching menopause, estrogen therapy, medications, alcoholism with liver damage, injury, nipple problems, arthritis in the neck, shingles and PMS. Some adolescent males can experience breast pain during puberty as a normal part of development. Painful breasts are not a symptom of breast cancer.
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Symptoms of breast tenderness include pain, sensitivity to touch, heaviness and an uncomfortable feeling of fullness. The degree of pain varies from person to person and can range from a mild ache to severe discomfort.
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Eat high fiber foods and avoid caffeine, chocolate, butter and salt. Take a 30- to 60-minute walk daily to get the blood pumping and stretch the muscles. Wear a good quality bra that fits well and properly supports the breasts, especially when exercising. Some women wear bras while they sleep to protect the delicate breast tissues. Take a pain reliever before the period starts to help control pain. Apply ice packs for 10 to 15 minutes to reduce swelling and discomfort. Ask a medical professional if hormone replacement therapy would help reduce pain.
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Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Vitamin E protects the tissues of the body from damage from free radicals.
Dong Quai is used to alleviate a wide range of female complaints.
Evening Primrose Oil is very effective for relieving breast discomfort.
Black Currant Seed Oil reduces breast tenderness associated with PMS.
Sarsaparilla, Buchu and Uva-Ursi are herbal diuretics that can help prevent fluid retention.
Multivitamin and Mineral Supplements can help reduce breast pain and lumps.
REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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