breast pain Flashcards
1
Q
known as
A
mastalgia
2
Q
cyclical breast pain
A
more common
related to fluctuations during menstrual cycle
typically occurs 2wks before menstruation and settles during period
3
Q
cyclical breast pain - features
A
bilateral and generalised
heaviness
aching
may be other PMS symptoms
4
Q
Non-cyclical breast pain - causes
A
often no cause found
medications e.g. hormonal contracaptins
infection - mastitis
pregnancy
5
Q
Mx cyclical breast pain
A
supportive bra
NSAIDs
avoid caffeine
apply heat
hormonal treatments under specialist guidance - danazol, tamoxifen
