An ill-fitting bra can cause breast bruising.
The appearance of a bruise in the breast usually causes alarm in many women. It usually appears as a skin discoloration, which can be blue, green, or purple, on one or both breasts. One of the most feared causes of breast bruising is inflammatory breast cancer. Other common causes of breast contusion include injury or trauma to the breast, coagulopathy disorders, and blood-thinning medications. Wearing ill-fitting bras can also lead to bruising of the breasts.
One of the most feared causes of breast bruising is inflammatory breast cancer.
One type of breast cancer that can cause bruising is inflammatory breast cancer. It usually occurs when cancer cells cause a blockage in the lymph nodes in the breast. This type of cancer occurs very rarely. Symptoms include enlargement of the affected breast, red to purple skin discoloration, dimpled skin, and tenderness or pain. The breast may also feel warm to the touch and the nipple may feel flat.
Injury or trauma are common causes of breast hematoma.
A trauma or injury to the breast can also cause a hematoma to form. It can be due to blunt trauma to the area, accidents, or a fall. These injuries to the chest area can also result in a fractured rib, which should be evaluated by a doctor. Depending on the severity of the trauma, the breast hematoma can vary in size. Affected patients may notice skin discoloration and tenderness or pain in the affected area of the breast.
Women who wear ill-fitting bras can often see skin discoloration on both breasts after removing them. This can sometimes scare them. This type of bruise, however, may go away if the bra is discontinued.
Blood-thinning medications can cause breast bruising.
Anticoagulant medications are medications used to prevent blood clots from forming in the body. They are also called anticoagulants. The use of these medications can often lead to bleeding, which is why most patients who take them are regularly monitored. Bleeding can occur under the skin, not only in the breast area, but also in other parts of the body.
Breast cancer can cause bruising, which indicates further examination of the problem.
Patients suffering from coagulopathy disorders, also known as bleeding disorders, often develop excessive bruising in different parts of the body. Causes include heredity, liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, and use of blood-thinning medications. Women who find a breast bruise during self-inspection are usually encouraged to visit their gynecologist or GP for an evaluation.
