Low urgency
Common-
It is any discomfort in the breasts. It may appear in both genders, although it is much more frequent in women. The most common reason are hormonal changes. Other reasons are injuries, breastfeeding, fibrocystic breasts, medication and viral or bacterial infections. The diagnostic process investigates, among other things, the days of the month when symptoms occur, associated foods and medications, family history, etc. A breast and lymph node chain examination must be performed and other tests may be requested to rule out other causes. In most cases, it is not necessary to go to the doctor.
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Dr. Oscar Garcia-Esquirol
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