How to treat breast hyperplasia leading to breast thickening?

Presumably, many women are familiar with breast hyperplasia, because it is one of the most common physical diseases among women, and its incidence rate ranks first among breast diseases all year round. Many people think that this disease is more common in middle-aged and elderly women, but this is not the case. In recent years, the number of young female patients is increasing. So what exactly is this disease? In fact, to put it simply, it is the hyperplasia of fibrous tissue in the glandular tissue caused by endocrine abnormalities, which then causes the gland to thicken and harden, and pain may occur. And long-term proliferation has a certain probability of leading to the formation of fibroids. So, let’s talk about the symptoms of breast hyperplasia and how to prevent it in detail.

1. Early symptoms of breast hyperplasia

1. Breast pain is often characterized by distension or stabbing pain, which may affect one or both breasts, with one side being more severe. Those with severe pain cannot touch the breast, and may even have an impact on their daily life and work. The pain may radiate to the ipsilateral armpit or shoulder and back; some may manifest as nipple pain or itching. Breast pain often occurs or worsens a few days before menstruation and is significantly relieved or disappears after menstruation. The pain may also fluctuate with mood changes, fatigue, and weather changes. This pain related to the menstrual cycle and emotional changes is the main feature of the clinical manifestations of hyperplasia of the breast.

2. Breast lumps can occur in one or both breasts, single or multiple, and generally occur in the upper outer quadrant of the breast. It appears as flakes, nodules, cords, etc. of varying sizes, among which flakes are the most common. The border is not obvious, the texture is medium or slightly hard, there is no adhesion to the surrounding tissues, and there is often tenderness. Most breast lumps also change with the menstrual cycle. The lumps become larger and harder before menstruation, and shrink and soften after menstruation.

3. Nipple discharge A small number of patients may experience nipple discharge, which is spontaneous and mostly light yellow or light milky white. In a few patients, discharge can be seen after squeezing the nipple. Be cautious if bloody or brown discharge occurs.

2. Causes of breast hyperplasia

The true cause of the disease is still unclear. Currently, it is generally believed to be related to endocrine disorders, mental and environmental factors.

1. Endocrine disorders. The decrease in progesterone secretion and the relative increase in estrogen are important causes of breast hyperplasia. Such as incomplete ovarian development, irregular menstruation, thyroid disease and liver dysfunction.

2. The influence of emotional and other mental factors. Negative mental factors such as mental stress and emotional excitement can easily lead to breast hyperplasia. Staying up late and lack of sleep can also cause breast hyperplasia. These negative factors will also aggravate existing symptoms of breast hyperplasia.

3. Human factors or bad living habits: female infertility due to advanced age, sexual dysfunction, artificial abortion, marital discord, non-breastfeeding, etc., which cause the breast to be unable to have normal, cyclical physiological activities. Wearing a bra that is too tight or a tight underwear, etc.

4. Unreasonable dietary structure, such as high-fat, high-energy diet leading to excessive fat intake, and bad living habits such as drinking and smoking can induce breast disease. In addition, people's diet is better now, and many people suffer from high blood pressure and high blood sugar, which can easily cause endocrine disorders in women and lead to breast hyperplasia. 5. Long-term use of health products and contraceptives containing estrogen. Long-term excessive intake of estrogen by the human body will lead to endocrine imbalance. Some fast-growing foods, feed used for artificially raised aquatic products and poultry also contain hormone components. Long-term consumption can also lead to breast diseases.

3. Treatment

There is currently a lack of effective treatment for breast hyperplasia, and no drug can "cure" breast hyperplasia.

After inquiring about the medical history, physical examination and imaging examination, most patients with fibrocystic breast disease do not need treatment after being confirmed to be free of breast cancer and other related diseases.

Regular follow-up of patients with breast hyperplasia is the key to avoiding missed diagnosis of breast cancer. It is recommended to have a follow-up visit every six months to one year.

4. Prevention methods of breast hyperplasia

1. Maintain a happy mood and an optimistic attitude.

2. Change your diet structure to prevent obesity, eat less fried foods, animal fats, sweets and excessive tonic foods, and eat more vegetables and fruits, and more whole grains. Black soybeans are the best, eat more walnuts, black sesame seeds, black fungus, and mushrooms.

3. Live a regular life, combine work and rest, and maintain a harmonious sex life. Regulating endocrine can play a certain role in preventing breast hyperplasia.

4. Exercise more to prevent obesity and improve immunity.

5. It is prohibited to abuse contraceptives and beauty products or foods containing estrogen.

6. Avoiding abortion and insisting on breastfeeding can prevent problems before they occur.

7. Self-examination and regular review.

8. Make a clear diagnosis and develop a reasonable treatment plan based on the condition.