How big does a breast nodule need to be before surgery is necessary?

Women are very likely to develop breast nodules. In the early stages, the nodules are not very large, but as time goes by, the nodules will grow larger. When the nodules are small, surgery cannot be performed. You can wait until the nodules are slightly larger before performing surgery. However, the size of the nodule cannot be controlled, and you need to go to the hospital regularly for examination and treatment to avoid missing the best time for surgery. You must always pay attention to your condition. The following will give you a detailed explanation of how big the nodule is when surgery is required.

1. How big a breast nodule is required for surgery?

Generally, surgical treatment is only chosen for breast nodules larger than 3 cm, while traditional treatment can be chosen for breast nodules smaller than 3 cm. Faced with breast hyperplasia nodules, many people will choose surgical treatment. Surgical treatment is a more serious issue for patients. Many female friends seek medical treatment after suffering from breast hyperplasia. Many doctors suggest surgical treatment. Since surgery causes less damage to other parts of the human body and does not cause side effects, it is currently a relatively superior means of treating breast hyperplasia. However, it takes a lot of courage for women who love beauty. After surgery, the patient's body will be left with postoperative scars. Breasts are like a woman's second face. Just ask, how many people would leave scars on their faces? One disadvantage of surgical treatment is that it cannot completely cure breast hyperplasia. Recurrent attacks are a more disgusting characteristic of breast hyperplasia.

2. Causes of Breast Nodules

The cause of breast nodules is still unclear and is related to a variety of genetic and environmental factors. Currently, the possible causes of breast nodule formation include endocrine hormone levels, gene mutations, and environmental influences.

3. Classification of breast nodules

Breast nodules caused by breast hyperplasia

Multiple, unilateral or bilateral, mostly in the upper quadrant. The size and texture often change cyclically with menstruation. The nodules become larger and harder before menstruation, and shrink and become softer after menstruation. During the examination, breast nodules can be felt that are irregular in size, with unclear boundaries with surrounding tissues, often tender, with no adhesion to the skin and deep tissues, and can move; breast pain is often seen in one or both breasts, with pain or tenderness. The duration of illness varies, and most patients have symptoms of cyclical pain, which occurs or worsens before menstruation and eases or disappears after menstruation.

Breast nodules caused by breast tumors

Benign tumors can be single or multiple, and are more common in women of childbearing age. When palpated, the nodules are generally firm, with clear boundaries and good mobility. Malignant tumors are generally single, and are more common in middle-aged and elderly women. When palpated, the nodules are generally hard, with unclear boundaries and poor mobility.

How to prevent breast nodules

1. Self-examination. After bathing, put your hands on your hips, rotate your body left and right, and observe whether your breasts are inverted. Then place your fingers on your breasts and move slowly clockwise or counterclockwise. Avoid squeezing with your fingers to avoid mistaking normal breast tissue for a lump. Fibrocystic breast disease is a common female breast disease, and its incidence rate is increasing year by year. But there is no need to worry too much, breast nodules are neither inflammation nor tumors, they are just disorders of the normal mammary gland.

2. Maintain a regular life. To prevent breast nodules, you should pay attention to maintaining a happy mood, exercise regularly and keep fit.

3. Eat appropriate amounts of high-fiber foods that can promote qi circulation and relieve stagnation. You can eat some kelp, oranges, oysters and other foods on a daily basis, and avoid raw, cold, spicy and irritating foods, such as coffee, chocolate, alcohol and other foods.

4. Regulate menstruation. The main cause of breast nodules is irregular menstruation. People with menstrual disorders are more likely to get sick. Endocrine regulation is also a way to prevent breast nodules.

5. Supplement selenium. Selenium is an indispensable trace element for the human body and has strong antioxidant capacity. Supplementing selenium, regulating endocrine, removing toxins, and helping to prevent breast diseases.