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When men have breast pain, they will feel worried about the risk of diseases such as mastitis or more dangerously, breast cancer. However, breast pain in men can have many causes, but it is also necessary to be vigilant for early treatment to limit the risk of complications.
1. Causes of breast pain in men
Breast pain is pain, tenderness, tenderness or stiffness and discomfort in the breast, lower arm area. Many people often think that breast pain only occurs in women, but breast pain in men can also occur.
If when experiencing breast pain in men, the patient will feel worried about the risk of diseases such as mastitis or more dangerously, breast cancer. However, breast pain in men can have many causes, but it is also necessary to be vigilant for early treatment to limit the risk of complications.
Some causes of breast pain in men can be due to:
Hormonal changes during puberty: If a man with breast pain is between the ages of 10 and 25, swelling under or around one or two nipples, it could be a sign of hormonal changes during puberty, also known as gynecomastia. This sign is benign, not cancerous and will clear up on its own within 2-3 years. Hormonal breast pain: If a man is taking new hormones or medications and has swelling under or around the nipple, it could be gynecomastia. Breast pain caused by clothing rubbing against the skin: In case of nipple damage caused by the rubbing of pants, it is recommended to wear loose, soft cloth and take medication as directed by your doctor. If this condition persists, men need to see a doctor for a checkup. Breast pain due to breast cancer in men: Breast cancer can also occur in men, so when you see symptoms of breast pain, you need to be alert and go to a medical facility for examination immediately.
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2. Male breast pain when to be alert?
When men have breast pain, whatever the cause, they must be alert. In the following cases, it is important to see a doctor immediately so that the doctor can decide if additional tests are needed to diagnose the disease:
There is a hard lump in the breast, no pain or tenderness under the nipple. Breast changes such as sagging or wrinkled, red skin. Scales on the nipple or breast surface. Nipple discharge A lump that is painless or rubbery and can easily move through the breast tissue could be a sign of a benign fibroadenoma, not cancer.
Trắc nghiệm: Những lầm tưởng và sự thật về ung thư vú
Ung thư vú có tỷ lệ tử vong cao nhất ở nữ giới khiến họ rất lo sợ bản thân mắc phải căn bệnh này. Tuy nhiên, không ít chị em có những hiểu biết thái quá về ung thư vú. Thử sức cùng bài trắc nghiệm sau sẽ giúp bạn loại bỏ được những nghi ngờ không đúng về căn bệnh này.
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3. Male breast pain could be breast cancer
Many people think that breast cancer only occurs in women, but men can get breast cancer. The cause of male breast cancer may be increased estrogen or relative androgen deficiency. Besides, drinking a lot of alcohol causes liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc., which affects the synthesis of androgens. In addition, obesity, Klinefelter syndrome are also risk factors for breast cancer in men.
Ung thư vú ở nam giới có thể do tăng estrogen hoặc thiếu androgen tương đối
Symptoms of breast cancer in men can include:
Men have a small, hard, painless lump or mild tenderness in the breast. The tumor appears in the nipple or areola. There is fluid or blood discharge from the nipple. Along with the above symptoms are fatigue, anemia and weight loss. Unusual nipples such as retraction, wrinkling or indentation in the breast skin. Itchy, painful male breasts, which may be redder than usual or scaly. Tumors are fixed to the underlying muscles and tissues but can also move when touched. Swelling under the arm or around the collarbone when breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. You may notice breast enlargement with hard breast tissue, swelling or change in skin color, and swollen lymph nodes. If breast cancer spreads to other areas, it will cause symptoms of shortness of breath, bone pain, nausea... The progression of breast cancer in men is divided into different stages as follows:
Carcinoma in situ: 3 types are carcinoma in situ (invasive in which abnormal cells are found in the lining of a breast duct); lobular carcinoma in situ (abnormal cells found in the lobules of the breast); Paget's disease of the breast (abnormal cells found in the nipple) Stage I breast cancer: Includes stages IA and IB. Stage IA tumor is smaller than 2cm and has not spread beyond the breast. In stage IB small clusters of cancer cells will stay in the lymph nodes.
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Stage II breast cancer: Includes stages IIA and IIB. In stage IIA, the tumor is about 2cm in size and affects the lymph nodes. Stage IIB probably won't affect lymph nodes, but usually the tumor will be 5cm or more in size. Stage III breast cancer: If the tumor is smaller than 5cm but has spread to the lymph nodes, is attached to other structures or to each other, it is stage IIIA cancer. Where the cancer has spread to surrounding tissues is stage IIIB. Stage IV breast cancer: Stage IV breast cancer has metastasized, spreading to other parts of the body. Therefore, when noticing the above abnormal signs, the patient should not be subjective but need to see a doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment. At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a Breast Cancer Screening Package to help detect breast cancer early even when there are no symptoms.
Breast cancer screening package at Vinmec for the following subjects:
Female customers, over 40 years old. Customers wishing to be able to screen for breast cancer Customers are at high risk of cancer – especially customers with a family history of breast cancer. Women of reproductive age, perimenopause and menopause. Women who are having symptoms of breast cancer such as: pain in the breast, lump in the breast, etc
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