Breast implant illness explained

Breast implant illness, sometimes abbreviated as BII, is a breast implant related illness.[1] [2] [3] BII might be caused by inflammatory or autoimmune responses, though the exact cause is still unknown. Some symptoms of BII are; rash, mental fog, arthralgia and fatigue. One way to treat this illness, is to remove breast implants. It may change in future, but for now, BII isn't an official diagnosis.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uscher. Jen. What Is Breast Implant Illness?. breastcancer.org. Breastcancer.org. 2024-08-09.
  2. Web site: Stiles. Christine. Breast implant illness: Diagnosing and treating its many complex symptoms. utswmed.org. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. 2022-12-05. 2024-08-09.
  3. Web site: BREAST IMPLANT ILLNESS. drmaryling.com.au. Dr Mary Ling. 2024-08-09.
  4. Web site: Breast Implant Illness. clevelandclinic.org. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 2024-08-09.