Is it possible that having large breasts can cause chest pain? If so, what should I do?

August 10, 2014
Asked By:sdw89 in Richmond, KY

I'm 5'3" and I wear a size 38DD. I've been having pain in the center of my chest on both sides of my sternum for awhile and my breast seem heavy. I don't know what size is actually proportionate to my height, but I need to figure this out.

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August 11, 2014

Answer: Rule out other causes first

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August 11, 2014

Answer: Rule out other causes first

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John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 27, 2014

Answer: Large Breasts & Breast Pain

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August 27, 2014

Answer: Large Breasts & Breast Pain

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 11, 2014

Answer: Chest Pain and Breast Reduction

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 11, 2014

Answer: Chest Pain and Breast Reduction

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 16, 2014

Answer: Chest pain

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