Breast Pain
Breast pain is rarely cancer. It's still worth checking, because the relief of knowing what it actually is matters. We work out the cause and what to do about it in the first consultation.
Breast pain is rarely cancer. It's still worth checking, because the relief of knowing what it actually is matters. We work out the cause and what to do about it in the first consultation.
What is breast pain?
Breast pain (mastalgia) is one of the most common reasons women come to see me, and one of the most reliably benign. The vast majority of cases are not cancer. They are still worth evaluating, because pain affects daily life and the relief of having a clear cause matters.
Pain is usually classified as cyclical (linked to the menstrual cycle) or non-cyclical (constant or random). Cyclical pain often responds to simple measures; non-cyclical pain may need more investigation.
Who this is for
- Pain that interferes with sleep, work, or wearing fitted clothing
- Pain along with a new lump, skin change, or nipple discharge
- Pain that's been getting steadily worse over weeks
- Pain that's only on one side and in the same spot every time
How it's done
Evaluation
We start with a clinical exam to rule out anything concerning. If everything feels normal, imaging may not be needed. If there's anything to investigate, ultrasound is the usual first step.
Day-to-day measures
A well-fitting supportive bra (often the single biggest difference), reducing caffeine, evening primrose oil, and over-the-counter painkillers help most patients.
When more is needed
For severe or persistent pain, we may add prescription medication or hormonal evaluation. Surgery is very rarely needed for pain alone.
Questions worth asking
Almost never. Cancer in the breast is usually painless — a new lump or skin change is more concerning than pain. That said, we always rule it out properly.
Often it's a localised area of fibrocystic change or a small cyst. Ultrasound usually shows what's going on; treatment is rarely surgical.
Related care
All specialitiesBreast Lump Evaluation
Found a lump and not sure what it is? Clinical exam, ultrasound or mammogram, and a needle biopsy if needed, often in one visit. You leave with an answer rather than a wait.
Learn moreNon-Surgical Breast Treatment
Sometimes the right answer isn't surgery. For lumps that don't need removal and pain that responds to other care, we manage things with medication, watchful follow-up, and small changes that often make a real difference.
Learn moreBreast Infections & Abscesses
Treatment for breast infections, including the abscesses and mastitis that show up during breastfeeding. Early antibiotics often do the job. When drainage is needed, we use the smallest possible procedure.
Learn moreThe first consultation
is the first step.
Most concerns can be settled in a single, considered conversation. Reach out — answers usually come faster than you’d expect.
Hours
CK Birla Hospital
Mon – Sat: 10 AM – 3 PM
Clinic
Mon – Sat: 5 PM – 7 PM
Sunday: 8 AM – 10 AM
Visit
Medical D/C Center, Kalwar Rd,
Jhotwara, Jaipur 302012