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Betty Burns iHuman Case Study Betty burn was a member of the group of warriors of hope. This group consisted of breast cancer fighters who came together to give hope to each other. Unfortunately, Bet... ty Burns battled hard and passed away in August 2012. Breast burn is a burning sensation in one’s breast caused by functional, extrinsic or uncontrolled conditions. The burning pain is experienced inside the breast. However, because of the breast innervations, the pain might radiate to the chest, back, arm and neck. History Historically, the menstrual cycle of a woman (some days to menstrual flow) causes the breasts to increase in volume. The degree of tension, discomfort, and sensation is variable in women during this time but disappears after menstruation is over. However, persistence and severity of such symptoms is the primary reason premenopausal individuals look for medical check-ups for breast burns. Such patients are often erroneously diagnosed for fibrocystic diseases. Physical examination A physical examination of the breast is done physically by a medical practitioner. If the doctor discovers that there is a lump in the breast, an abnormal thickening of the breast, or some pain at a specific area of the chest, he/she should carry out an X-ray to know what it is. Differential diagnosis [Show More]

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