What causes pain under the breasts while suffering from liver cirrhosis?
Patient: my husband was dxd with Liver Cirrhosis 2 years ago. His liver is unchanged, Thank God, but he s having pain and a pulling/tightening sensation under his breasts that sometimes radiates to his sides. Endoscopies have been performed and at this time he has no varicies or ascites. He s taking Nexium but its not working...also has a cobble-stone appearing stomach as his Gastro dr has seen. What is the pulling and pain? Doctor: Hi,  Most causes of pain in the breast are benign and not serious. There are a number of harmless causes for breast pain and tenderness that may primarily be related to changes in hormone levels. These can include menstruation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mastitis, menopause and fibrocystic breast tissue which is most common. Fibrocystic breasts are not necessarily linked to cancer, and the lumps are fluid filled cysts rather than a mass of cells.   However, it is advisable to do breast ultrasound and mammography just to be sure and start regular follow up of possible cysts. In case of redness, fever and progressive pain this may indicate abscess and then it should be surgically drained or evacuated by needle under control of ultrasound.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon