What to do if there is no lump in the breast but it hurts

There are many types of breast diseases in women. Any type of disease will cause severe pain in women's breasts, but the degree of pain is generally tolerable. Some women will have symptoms of pain without lumps in their breasts. This symptom is relatively serious. It is best to go to a regular gynecological hospital for examination in time. So what should I do if my breasts hurt even if there are no lumps?

First, what should I do if my breast hurts but there is no lump? It’s mammary duct dilatation. For women with this disease, the main early symptom is nipple discharge; the color of the nipple discharge is mostly brown. Very rarely, blood may be present. A large number of plasma cells, lymphocytes and no neoplastic cells will also be seen. Most are non-lactating or postmenopausal women in their 40s. If infected, there may even be inflammation such as redness, swelling, heat and pain.

Second, intraductal papilloma. The tumor is located in the area adjacent to the nipple, is smaller, and bleeds easily. Tumor cells can be found during laboratory tests, and there may also be a relatively large lump under the areola. In addition, the axillary lymph nodes are enlarged, soft, and tender.

Third, cystic breast hyperplasia. Breast cystic hyperplasia can cause periodic breast pain, which usually occurs before menstruation. Mild cases are often not taken seriously, but severe cases can affect work and life. The texture is tough but not hard, there is no adhesion to the skin, and the boundary with the surrounding tissue is unclear. The lump becomes smaller after the menstruation ends. Malignant tumors in the breast trigger lesions that lead to breast cancer. The main early symptoms are painless, single, small lumps that are hard, have rough surfaces, unclear tissue boundaries, and are not easy to push. When a breast cancer tumor grows larger, the local skin may become sunken and appear like orange peel.

What should I do if my breast hurts even though there is no lump? Traditional Chinese medicine calls it "breast abscess", which is a common disease among women, especially postpartum women. Generally, milk stasis is the precursor to bacterial infection. There is plenty of milk, but milk discharge is not smooth, which leads to congestion and lumps. Causes the pain to occur. Postpartum women are weak and have decreased immunity. They wrap themselves too tightly, sweat a lot, and do not wash themselves enough, which provides relief for the growth and reproduction of bacteria. Trauma to the breasts such as squeezing and impact during lactation can also induce mastitis.