Dr. Jyothilakshmi

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Here are some tips to help you out.

1.    Never be angry at the same time. If your partner is angry, try to maintain calm and put forth your point when he/ she is in a better mood.

2.    Prove your point, but with love. You can make your partner understand your side of the argument with affection.

3.    Tell one good thing to your partner everyday. And believe it or not, it makes a lot of difference.

4.    Find time to flirt with your partner. It  will definitely help.

5.    Don't discuss a third person in your bed room. Keep all such discussions for your breakfast 

6.    Give a helping hand to your partner when he or she is under work pressure and heavy stress.

7.    Go on a holiday together at least twice a year. And please do not be the good angle to include anyone else along.

8.    Don't dig the past. It is a bad habit to keep reminding your partner of his/her past mistakes. Understand that it really hurts.

9.    Don't sleep unless you resolve a fight. Whatever the issue may be. A calm discussion and some show of love and affection can always bring an amicable solution.

10.    Be understanding. It is the key to any relationship. Be the person before whom your partner can be most relaxed and natural. Love without being judgmental. It works!

Breast pain, also known as mastalgia, can be termed as any type of discomfort, pain or tenderness in and around the breast or the underarm region. It can also be accompanied by a sharp pain or a burning sensation.

There are two major types of breast pain

1. Cyclical Pain: As the name suggests, this type of pain occurs on a cyclic basis and is linked with one’s menstrual cycle. It may happen when one is going through her periods and is influenced by hormonal imbalances. This type of pain is generally not a cause of concern.

2. Non-Cyclical Pain: This is generally not common and its cause can be linked to a variety of reasons; cancer or a malignant tumour in the breast being the most severe consequence.

Causes of Breast Pain

1. Lumpy breasts along with soreness and pain can be caused due to fibrocystic breast tissue.

2. Hormonal imbalance can also lead to pain or discomfort in and around the breast region. Abnormal prolactin limits can also be a contributing factor.

3. Breast cancer can also lead to pain, mostly in the left breast. Along with the pain, it can also induce a dull ache, tightness or heaviness in the chest.

Treatments for Breast pain

The various treatments for cyclical breast pain include:

1. Making modifications in the diet

2. Administering Vitamin E and calcium supplements

3. Including thyroid hormonal supplements in the diet

4. Reducing sodium intake in your diet

5. For non-cyclical breast pain, which is often the cause of cancer, a thorough examination is recommended. A clinical biopsy will be advised if the lumpy tissues make the tumour harder to be detected through a mammogram.

6. If the pain is on account of an injury, then appropriate painkillers will have to be administered to reduce the pain. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an oncologist and ask a free question.

1.  Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts
2. Greens, including red leaf lettuce and arugula
3. Green and red peppers
4. Beans and lentils
5. Almonds
6. Berries