Some women crave to have extra large breasts in order to increase self-confidence. But make no mistake, having extra sized breasts can actually cause problems.
Having large breasts is often associated with several health problems in women. This complaint is further exacerbated by the use of a bra that does not match the size of the bust.
Various Breast-Related Health Problems Big
There are several health problems that are often associated with breast size that is too large, such as:
- Back painand neckHaving a breast that is too large makes the chest have to support a heavier load. This will trigger complaints in the form of back and neck pain, changes in the shape of the spine, and difficulty maintaining posture. Not only that, the owners of large breasts also often feel insecure. They often hide their breasts by bending forward. This can make your back pain worse. In addition to back pain, owners of large breasts also often experience pressure from bra straps and feel uncomfortable when doing activities because their movements are limited.
- Breast cancer
To be sure, breasts that are too large can make it difficult for the owner to detect a lump or tumor. For owners of large breasts, it is very important to regularly undergo breast examinations by a doctor. If the owner of extra size breasts is over 40 years old, it is recommended to have regular mammograms according to the schedule recommended by the doctor.
- Other medical conditionsIn addition, breast size that is too large is also associated with numbness and tingling in the hands, chest pain, shortness of breath, and migraines. Women with large breasts can also experience sleep disturbances. sleep apnea, rashes around the breasts, and difficulty doing physical activity. Although these complaints are not necessarily related to breast size that is too large, it should be taken into consideration. Excessive load on the chest may cause structural changes in the supporting tissues of the body. In elderly women, heavy loads due to extra-sized breasts put pressure on the ribs, shoulder blades, and nerves in the chest area.
The various health conditions above, although they still require further research, can be taken into consideration before deciding to enlarge the breasts, especially to extra sizes. Although the breast implant procedure is considered safe, making the breasts extra sized may have adverse health effects, such as breast tenderness, infection, and rupture of the implant.
Meanwhile, for women with extra large breasts that are already causing health problems, they can consult a plastic surgeon to consider breast reduction surgery.