Масталгия (Mastalgia)

Mastalgia is chest pain. It can occur for various reasons, for example, due to premenstrual syndrome, fibrocystic mastopathy, mastitis, breast cancer and other diseases of the mammary glands.

Mastalgia is more common in women than in men. The pain may be localized in one or both breasts. It can be sharp or dull, aching or throbbing. Sometimes the pain intensifies before menstruation.

To diagnose mastalgia, the doctor conducts a survey, examination and palpation of the mammary glands. Additional examination methods may be prescribed: mammography, ultrasound of the mammary glands, puncture biopsy.

Treatment for mastalgia depends on the cause. Pain medications, hormone therapy, physical therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug patches or ointments may be used. In some cases, surgery is indicated.

Mastalgia is a term used to describe pain in the chest area. This condition can affect both women and men. Although the causes may vary, mastalgia is one of the most common female diseases.

Symptoms

There is a burning sensation or