Common causes
Asking why the woman's chest hurts, one must know about the most common causes. They are as follows:
- Mechanical damage to the chest. Often the pain arises from the fact that the breasts are strongly compressed by a bra. That's why it is recommended to wear only those bras that are perfect in size. Otherwise, you will not be able to get rid of the pain. In addition, to mechanical damage to the chest are tangible blows, which are applied accidentally. Usually this happens in public transport. Therefore, while traveling in it, you need to try to cover your chest from poking and striking.
- Infection. Usually in this case the woman's chest hurts because of the infection of streptococcus or staphylococcus. This infection enters the body through nipples on the nipples. In addition, the development of the disease can begin with weakened immunity or violation of the skin in the chest.
- Inflammatory processes. They occur most often after surgery. They appear because of the rejection of a foreign body (suture material, silicone).
- Shingles. Such sporadic disease, as a rule, occurs in women of advanced age. It arises suddenly and it is difficult enough to overcome it. In this case, shingles are accompanied not only by pain in the chest, but also by a general toxic reaction, a characteristic rash on the skin, a subfebrile temperature.
- Wrong diet. Chest pain may be due to the fact that a woman consumes many foods high in caffeine, salt and fat. Usually there is a sharp and quickly passing pain. However, you do not need to ignore it. You should definitely revise your diet, even if you are on a diet where you need to eat foods with caffeine.
- Iodine deficiency. Chest may hurt because of the fact that the body lacks such an important element. In this case, you can not just go to the pharmacy and buy the drug. It is necessary for the doctor to determine, as a result, the deficiency of this element has come and in what dosage it should be taken in order not to damage the functioning of the thyroid gland.
- Incorrect distribution of gravity. If a woman notes that she has only the right mammary gland or only the left one, then the reason is that she incorrectly distributes the weight between both hands. After all, in this situation, the muscles of the chest are stretched unevenly. Because of this, you can observe aching pain.
- Mastopathy (benign tumor). This is a serious disease that manifests itself in seals on the mammary gland and painful sensations. When mastopathy is detected, it is necessary to begin treatment as soon as possible in order to avoid the appearance of a malignant tumor. Typically, doctors prescribe hormonal drugs, which are selected strictly individually.
- Cysts. These are benign formations. They appear, as a rule, because of a hormonal failure. Curing cysts with some medical products in 99% of cases is not effective. Therefore, surgical intervention is required to perform their complete removal.
- Intra-flow papillomas. This disease is accompanied by a papillary tumor that occurs in the ducts of the breast. Usually it occurs in women after 40 years due to hormonal imbalance. This condition is characterized by the presence of severe pain in the chest and secretions from the nipples, which can have a clear, bloody or greenish-brown color.
- Fat necrosis. This disease is usually diagnosed when there is a dense formation on the mammary gland, which leads to its deformation. Usually, if there is fat necrosis, severe pain is observed, which is aggravated when touched to the breast.
- Erysipelas. An acute disease that affects the skin of the chest. At the initial stage, it occurs in the erythematous form. It is accompanied not only by pain, but also by burning. There may be bright hyperemia of the skin, hyperthermia can be observed up to 39 ° C, usually subfebrile.
- Cancer. This disease is a malignant tumor that has arisen from the breast tissue, which is characterized by aggressive growth. There is a very high risk of metastases. Severe chest pain and swelling are the most important signs of the disease. However, it is still accompanied by other symptoms: the entrainment of the nipple, the change in the shape and shape of the breast, the peeling of the skin, the appearance of bloody discharge from the nipple, and the swelling of the shoulder. In this case, you need to immediately consult a doctor, otherwise you will not be able to cure such a disease.
Breast pain during pregnancy
Another reason why your chest may hurt,Is a pregnancy. After all, during the period of bearing a child in the body of women, numerous changes begin to occur. They are necessary for the fetus to develop normally, and the birth was successful. And the pain in the chest is a sign of the beginning of such a restructuring and a sure sign that the woman is in position. So you should not be afraid of it. This may raise the question of why the chest hurts and its gradual swelling occurs? The reason for this is a hormone, like gonadotropin. It is because of it that the lobules and ducts in them begin to grow in size. This change is necessary in order to prepare a woman for breastfeeding. In this period, not only the pain and swelling of the mammary glands, but also their increased sensitivity and darkening of the nipples can be observed. In addition, light tingling and burning can occur. It is worth noting that pregnant women are tormented by the question, not only why does the chest hurt, but also how to minimize discomfort. Here experts recommend wearing the "right" underwear. It should be made without seams, bones and from natural fabrics. Linen should be comfortable, have wide straps and be of high quality. It should not squeeze and rub the breast, but it is important that the bra is well supported to prevent stagnation of blood about the appearance of stretch marks. In this case, it is better to give preference to the underwear, which is made specifically for future mothers. It will be the most convenient and will minimize pain in the mammary glands. At the beginning of the second trimester, it will be necessary to perform procedures for breastfeeding: to make air baths, take a contrast shower, do wiping with wet cold and hot towels. All this will avoid pain in the chest. In addition, such procedures will prevent the occurrence of mastitis in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to take them in service and regularly conduct them. It should be noted that after giving birth a woman may also have pain in the mammary glands. But they, as a rule, are temporary. They are normal. However, if soreness does not pass during breastfeeding and after it, cracks and abrasions on the nipples are observed, it is necessary to consult a doctor. If the soreness is accompanied by swelling of the breast, then this may be a symptom of the occurrence of mastitis or lactostasis. It is also important to consult a doctor, as in the case of burning near the nipples, as this indicates the appearance of thrush on the skin. 
Chest pain and menstruation
Many women are wondering about thewhy the chest hurts before the months. Unpleasant sensations during this period are one of the signs of a premenstrual symptom. The pain arises directly because of changes in the tissues of the breast. They are a consequence of the fact that the amount of progesterone, estrogen and prolactin in a woman's body varies. As a result, the balance between them is lost and there is discomfort. In addition, because of the onset of ovulation, the amount of epithelium in the lobules and ducts of the breast becomes larger. To the breast surges more blood, the chest increases and swells. There may be a slight feeling of heaviness. If there is pain in the mammary glands during menstruation, you can not be wary of her. This is a normal physiological process. Therefore, you just have to wait until the month ends. At the same time, if a woman feels severe pain, which she can not tolerate, then she should definitely visit a doctor, so that he prescribes appropriate medication to her. What measures should be taken? As mentioned above, if the pain in the mammary glands is not a sign of pregnancy and PMS, and is also not associated with feeding, where it is in most cases a normal process (see the list of symptoms that should be alerted, see above), then you should see a doctor for the diagnosis. It is she who will reveal the cause of unpleasant sensations. Be sure to go to the mammologist. He, if necessary, will refer you to a gynecologist, an endocrinologist or an oncologist. Everything will depend on what kind of diagnosis will be made. But in any case, do not delay the visit to the doctor, otherwise it can lead to irreversible consequences. Having passed timely diagnostics and if necessary treatment, you can keep your health. Namely, this is important for every woman.
