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Would breast reduction help relieve body pain?

I am 36J now, and only 5'2". I have been having a lot of body pain. Would a breast reduction help relieve me of some pain? How can I find a good doctor to trust this to? Will insurance cover it? Please help me in making this decision.

3 answers to “Would breast reduction help relieve...”

A: Improve body pain with breast reduction

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

With breasts as large as you are describing, not only may you have a good shot at insurance coverage  (if your doctor participates) but the enormous strain of the weight on your spine and neck can create much pain. A good chiropractor can document this and perhaps help write a letter for your insurance.

A: Probably yes.

Marcus L. Peterson, MD

It sounds like your breast size is way out of proportion to your body size.  Commonly, large breasts cause aches and strains to the body in a characteristic constellation of symptoms.   Depending on the location and nature of the symptoms you may get significant relief.   Seek out a... more

A: A good test

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

It depends on what you mean by body pain. Usually large breasts cause strain, aching and pain in the shoulders, back of the neck and upper back. Your size would certainly be expected to produce some of these sensations but you could also have other reasons for other types of pain that might not be relieved by... more

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