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Could Being Overweight Cause Painful Breasts?
I am 64 years old,my breast hurt so much when I touch them.I am very healthy and I still work, and I do not smoke or drink.I do walk twice a week and I eat very little and yet I m over weight,I am 5 2 and weigh in at 195 pounds. whats going on with my breast? why do they hurt sometimes even if I dont touch them?
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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The pain in the breasts is usually seen due to hormonal changes in the body related to periods pregnancy or breast feeding. These can become heavier with weight gain but should not be painful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in the breasts is usually seen due to hormonal changes in the body related to periods pregnancy or breast feeding. These can become heavier with weight gain but should not be painful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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