Breasts are not swollen and nipples are a little painful

In recent years, due to the influence of living habits and dietary structure, many women have suffered from breast diseases, which has had a great impact on their physical and mental health. When the breast becomes diseased, common symptoms are pain or distension. There are physiological and pathological differences in breast pain. Physiological breast pain usually occurs one week before menstruation. Breast pain can be caused by a variety of reasons. But there is a situation where the breasts do not swell and the nipples hurt a little. What is going on?

1. Pain caused by breast trauma.

2. Excessive breast size causes drooping and causes discomfort.

3. The pain is caused by pressure from an inappropriate bra, which can be relieved by changing the bra.

4. Breast cancer itself rarely causes pain. It only causes pain when the cancer worsens and invades nearby tissues such as the skin or chest wall.

5. Postpartum breast pain is mostly caused by mastitis. In addition to breast pain, there will also be fever and local lumps in the breast. This is mainly caused by blocked milk ducts and milk accumulation. Therefore, breastfeeding should be done as soon as possible after delivery to prevent excessive milk accumulation in the breasts.

6. Caused by menstruation, this kind of pain has a clear relationship with menstruation. Usually it causes breast swelling and pain two or three days before menstruation due to increased blood supply, and gradually disappears after menstruation. Due to its obvious relationship with menstruation, it usually does not cause trouble to the person concerned.

What to do if you have nipple pain

1. Prevent obesity. For women who are overweight, losing weight can help relieve breast pain.

2. Don’t eat salty food. High-salt foods can easily cause breast enlargement, and such foods should be avoided especially 7 to 10 days before menstruation.

3. Try hot compress. Hot compress is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that can relieve breast pain by using a heat bag, hot water bottle, or hot bath. If you use alternating cold and hot compresses, the effect of eliminating breast discomfort will be better.

4. Wear a secure bra. In addition to preventing breast sagging, the more important function of a bra is to prevent further compression of the already compressed breast nerves and eliminate discomfort. Careful sisters will find that those jogging athletes wear stable bras for this health reason.

5. Change your eating habits. Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet and consume fiber from whole grains (whole grains), vegetables, and beans. Eat more foods rich in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins. These vitamins help regulate the production of prostaglandin E. At the same time, you should try to eat less margarine.