Breast tenderness, pain, and nausea a few days after intercourse
May 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Breast swelling, pain, and nausea occurring three to four days after intercourse may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as chronic gastritis or mastitis. If vigorous activity during intercourse leads to uterine spasms, it may pull on the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in symptoms of chest fullness, pain, and nausea three to four days afterward. These symptoms could also occur following implantation of a fertilized egg.
Feeling chest fullness, pain, and nausea three to four days after intercourse may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as chronic gastritis or mastitis. The details are as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
If excessive force during intercourse causes uterine spasms, it may pull on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms of chest fullness, pain, and nausea three to four days afterward. Alternatively, these symptoms may occur due to implantation of the fertilized egg, followed by increased secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the body. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and can be relieved with adequate rest.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Chronic Gastritis
Helicobacter pylori infection is the main cause of chronic gastritis. Under stimulation by inflammatory factors, the gastrointestinal mucosa in affected individuals often produces the aforementioned symptoms. In such cases, medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules and sucralfate chewable tablets should be taken according to medical advice.
2. Mastitis
Mastitis is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, resulting in inflammatory changes in breast tissue. Under bacterial invasion, breast cells may secrete pus, and estrogen levels in the body may become unbalanced, affecting normal gastrointestinal motility and causing these symptoms. Treatment may involve incision and drainage surgery for breast abscesses at a qualified medical facility.
In addition, chest fullness, pain, and nausea occurring three to four days after intercourse could also be caused by conditions such as reflux esophagitis, mammary gland hyperplasia, or breast cancer. It is recommended to maintain a light diet during treatment.
