Mastalgia

Mastalgia
Term	Mastalgia
Short definition	Mastalgia - (pronounced) (mas-TAL-juh) Pain or discomfort in one or both breasts. The pain can be mild or severe and can affect an area of the chest or the whole chest, including under the arm.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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Mastalgia - (pronounced) (mas-TAL-juh) Pain or discomfort in one or both breasts. The pain can be mild or severe and can affect an area of the chest or the whole chest, including under the arm. It can also come from nearby muscles or joints outside the chest. Mastalgia in women is most commonly caused by hormonal changes before and during the menstrual cycle. It may also be unrelated to the menstrual cycle, to causes such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, smoking, too much caffeine or fat in the diet, certain medications, breast surgery, injuries to the breast or chest wall, or certain breast conditions. It is rarely caused by breast cancer. Mastalgia can occur in both women and men. Also called chest pain

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• Medical encyclopedia article on Mastalgia
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