Mastalgia is the predominant breast ailment encountered by
patients seeking medical attention at the breast clinic. Mastalgia is
categorized into two primary classifications: Cyclic Mastalgia and non-cyclic
Mastalgia. Mastalgia can be attributed to various factors, such as increased
levels of estrogen and prolactin, reduced levels of progesterone, fluctuations
in estrogen and progesterone, irregular menstrual cycles, use of oral
contraceptives, hormone therapy, psychotropic medications, certain
cardiovascular drugs (e.g. digoxin, spironolactone), psychological factors,
emotional stress, elevated plasma fatty acid levels, increased hormone levels,
acute stress. The precise etiology of cyclic Mastalgia remains uncertain. The
incidence of Mastalgia exhibits significant variability, with rates ranging
from 41% to 79%. Physical activity has been linked to an improved quality of
life. Mastalgia is caused by various physical and physiological changes, and
while there are several conservative treatments available, engaging in physical
activity and making lifestyle modifications can significantly reduce pain.
According to our initial research, exercise therapy can be used effectively to
relieve breast pain and can be confidently suggested by healthcare
professionals. This chapter concludes with an initiative in organizing
awareness camps by community educators to educate and inform women who are
experiencing breast pain for the first time. The aim is to prevent them from
immediately assuming that the pain is due to cancer. By doing so, women can
contribute significantly to the creation of a harmonious society.
Author(s) Details
S. F. Mariyam Farzana
Faculty of Medicine Health and Science, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM
Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203,
Kanchipuram Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
V. M. Vinodhini
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine Health and Science, SRM
Medical College Hospital and Research Center SRM Institute of Science and
Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203, Kanchipuram Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
India.
P. Venkatraman
Department of Research, Faculty of Medicine Health and Science, SRM Medical
College Hospital and Research Center SRM Institute of Science and Technology,
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203, Kanchipuram Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
T. N. Suresh
Faculty of Medicine Health and Science, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM
Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203,
Kanchipuram Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
M. S. Pawan Kumar
RAA Physiotherapy Clinic, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai, India.
A. Ashish Mathew
Golden Physio Care, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mmrnp/v1/1182
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