Pressing pain on the ribs at the edge of the breast may be due to breast hyperplasia, mastitis, costochondritis and other diseases.
1. Mammary hyperplasia: Mammary hyperplasia is a benign breast disease caused by a malfunction in the normal development and degeneration of the mammary gland. Patients may have symptoms such as breast pain, nodules, lumps, etc. The symptoms of pain may be aggravated when pressed and manifested as rib pressure pain at the edge of the breast.
2. Mastitis: Mastitis can be caused by bacterial infection, milk duct obstruction, nipple inversion and other factors. Patients may have symptoms such as breast swelling and pain, and some patients may also have pain in the ribs at the edge of the breast when pressed.
3. Costochondritis: Costochondritis may be caused by viral infection, chronic strain injury, nutritional disorders, strenuous exercise and other factors.
In addition, breast trauma, cardiothoracic diseases, herpes zoster, breast cancer and other diseases may also appear similar clinical manifestations, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention to identify the cause of the disease.