Women with enlarged breast tissue more likely to experience chronic migraine, neck pain and sleep apnea
A study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine indicates that women with macromastia are significantly more likely to suffer from chronic migraines, neck pain, and sleep apnea. Researchers suggest these conditions are linked to the physical strain of enlarged breast tissue rather than just cosmetic concerns.
Why it matters
This research highlights the need to treat macromastia as a medical condition with systemic health implications rather than solely a cosmetic issue.
by Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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Add as preferred source Credit: Kindel Media from Pexels Women with enlarged breast tissue, known medically as macromastia, may be more likely to experience chronic migraine, neck pain, certain spinal nerve disorders and obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study by Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers, published Tuesday in the journal Headache .
The findings suggest enlarged breast tissue may affect more than physical comfort and could play a role in several health conditions that affect quality of life.
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