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Breast Pain

All women at some time in their life will experience breast pain.

Clinical examinination by a doctor , with imaging such as ultrasound and mammography, should be performed.
Reassurance that there is no cancer present will improve breast pain in 80% of cases - remember that only 1% of cancers are painful!

Helpful hints to decrease breast pain:
Paracetamol (Panadol, Pamol) as directed
Stop smoking
Decrease caffeine intake
Try evening primrose oil 3000mg daily

 

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