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15140333

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-5-13
pubmed:abstractText
Mastalgia is the commonest breast symptom presenting to general practitioners and breast surgeons alike. To make a full assessment of the cause, all patients require a full history, examination and, sometimes, investigations. Diary cards are often helpful. The commonest cause is cyclical mastalgia. Most women require reassurance only and the pain often settles spontaneously after a few months. For the remainder, simple lifestyle changes should be suggested initially, such as wearing a well-fitted sports bra, weight reduction, regular exercise and a reduction in caffeine intake. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of evidence for the usefulness of these measures. If pain is persistent or severe, a variety of pharmacological agents exist. The most effective with least side effects is a 3-6-month course of low-dose tamoxifen (10mg). Other proven agents include danazol and bromocriptine, but these have a higher side-effect profile and are rarely indicated nowadays. Newer treatments include lisuride maleate and topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory preparations.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0300-7995
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
20
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
681-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2004
pubmed:articleTitle
Evidence for the management of mastalgia.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Breast Surgery, St George's Hospital, Tooting, London, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review