Breast Problems: Check Your Symptoms
When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have breast pain that is not related to your menstrual cycle?
See significance of breast pain if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
Do you have severe breast pain?
Do you have moderate breast pain?
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You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Have you had mild breast pain for 2 weeks or longer?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Do you have breast pain that comes and goes?
Do you have breast pain that occurs regularly with your menstrual cycles, and home treatment has not relieved your pain?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | November 03, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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