What is the reason for a small lump under the nipple?

There are small lumps under the nipples. This situation is more common after childbirth. Sometimes it is caused by milk congestion due to breast engorgement. Of course, we should also pay attention to rule out breast lobular hyperplasia or other diseases. After all, the breasts are easily affected by various non-problems, so if we want to solve it, we should first understand the cause and then treat it.

1. Symptoms of hard breasts after childbirth

1. There was no abnormality in the breasts before delivery, but one or two days after delivery, you will feel a lump in the breast. Sometimes it is just a small lump, and sometimes the whole breast swells severely. In severe cases, the breast will feel swollen or tingling. Moreover, breastfeeding is also affected. The milk does not come out, and even if you squeeze it by hand, only a small amount comes out. If the above situation occurs, it means there is a problem of milk stasis, also known as milk blockage.

2. The reason for milk blockage is that the mammary ducts are not unblocked within a short period of time after delivery, and the milk accumulates inside to form lumps or lumps, which greatly affects milk production. If the unblocking treatment is not done in time, the mother may experience milk regurgitation and lose the opportunity to breastfeed. In addition, long-term congestion can lead to mastitis. If treatment is delayed, it can cause purulent infection and must be treated surgically.

2. Causes of hard lumps in the breast after childbirth

1. Check for lobular hyperplasia

Most of the time, it is caused by changes in the hormone levels in the mothers' bodies. You can try taking some Xiaoyao Pills. In addition, patients with breast hyperplasia should have a check-up every year. According to their own situation, they can choose color ultrasound, mammography, infrared breast radiography and other examination methods. They can also be treated with Ru'an tablets under the doctor's advice.

2. Milk stasis problem

If the congestion is severe, mastitis may occur. Because if milk is retained for a long time, it will cause the internal pressure to be too high, resulting in local edema, and bacteria will take advantage of the opportunity to enter and cause inflammation.