What is the cause of the lump in the breast?

The incidence of breast diseases in China is currently increasing, and the age of patients is tending to be younger. Therefore, many women are particularly concerned about their breast health. During the process of breast self-examination, it is very common to find lumps in the breast. What is the reason for lumps in the breast?

1. What is the reason for a lump in the breast

1. Breast hyperplasia

It is one of the more common causes of breast lumps. The lumps caused by breast hyperplasia are irregular in size, and patients feel mild pain when touching the breasts. Breast lumps may change along with the menstrual cycle. During the menstrual period, the lumps will increase in size and the pain will intensify. After the menstrual period, the lumps will become smaller and the pain will ease.

2. Mastitis

This condition is more common in women during breastfeeding and may be accompanied by breast swelling and pain. If the condition worsens, it may develop into breast cysts.

3. Breast fibroids

This is a relatively common malignant breast tumor, and most patients are women under 40 years old. The lump of breast fibroid is generally a small standard ring-shaped lump with great mobility and no obvious dull pain. The growth rate of breast fibroids is slow, and they do not grow more than 1CM in a year.

4. Breast cancer

In the early stages of breast cancer, patients do not experience significant pain. Breast lumps caused by breast cancer grow quickly, are firm in color, and are usually quite large when they are discovered. In the late stage of breast cancer, the breast skin may experience symptoms such as pain and ulceration, lumps may cause nipple filling, and tumor cells may migrate to other places such as the armpits and seriously endanger life.

2. How to prevent breast lumps

1. Change your diet

The diet should be low in calories and high in fiber, with more intake of beans, vegetables, fruits and whole-wheat bread, and control of animal protein intake to prevent excessive estrogen and breast disease.

2. Wear a firm bra

In addition to preventing breast sagging, bras can also prevent breast nerves from being compressed.