What should I do if there is a small lump on my breast?

If there is a problem with a woman's breast, there will be many physical manifestations. For example, some women have a small lump on their breast. The cause of this situation is likely to be a symptom of some disease. Women must go to a gynecological hospital for examination in time to find the exact cause of the disease so that they can receive symptomatic treatment. So what should I do if a small lump grows on my breast?

First, what should I do if a small lump grows on my breast? The growth of a small lump on the nipple is caused by endocrine or inflammatory infection, which may be mastitis or hyperplasia, which is a chronic disease. It is best to go to the hospital for examination in time to determine the specific cause and then prescribe the right medicine. Generally, patients with mastitis will experience nipple rupture in the early stages. Due to previous neglect of breast care, the nipple epidermis becomes thinner and easily damaged. Cracked nipples can easily cause bacterial infection, so when you encounter cracked nipples, you should pay attention to it and seek treatment as soon as possible.

Second, it is also one of the main symptoms of mastitis. There are many reasons for milk congestion, such as inverted nipples or epithelial cells shed in the middle of the milk blocking the milk ducts. Painful lumps. In the early stages, the pain is relatively mild and there may or may not be a lump. If it is not controlled in the early stages, the symptoms will worsen in the later stages, the pain will intensify, the skin will become red and hot, or abscesses will form. At the same time, the patient may experience symptoms such as chills, high fever, weakness, headache, accompanied by loss of appetite, thirst, and obvious systemic symptoms. There may be swollen, tender lymph nodes in the armpits. Blood tests show elevated white blood cell counts, which may be accompanied by sepsis in severe cases.

What should I do if a small lump grows on my breast? I should pay attention to keeping my breasts clean and reduce infection. I can apply hot compresses with hot towels to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. You can have a massage and eat a light diet, avoiding greasy and spicy foods. If the bra is too tight, it will squeeze the breasts and may cause breast discomfort. If it continues for a long time, it may cause some unnecessary diseases. Any part of the body needs exercise, and of course the breasts are no exception. If you gently massage with your fingers before going to bed at night, you will achieve the effect of breast exercise.