What to do if you have a lump in your breast

Some women will have lumps in their breasts, especially for some women who have given birth. This problem is very common. Most of the lumps in women's breasts are breast diseases, which are closely related to breast nodules. They must be treated actively, otherwise they may easily develop into breast cancer. So what should you do if you have lumps in your breasts?

What causes a lump in the breast?

(1) Onset of mastitis

Mastitis is a breast disease that is common in lactating women. It is mainly caused by milk stasis due to blockage of breast ducts. After the onset of mastitis, women can clearly feel breast pain, redness and swelling, and can feel lumps inside the breasts by touching them with their hands. In this regard, it is recommended that breastfeeding mothers use hot compresses or massage techniques to help clear the mammary ducts, thereby promoting the smooth flow of breast meridians and avoiding milk accumulation.

(2) Breast hyperplasia

Regarding the question of what causes lumps in the breast, breast hyperplasia is also a common cause of lumps in the breast. When breast hyperplasia occurs, nodules or cysts will appear in the female breast, and the lumps may change with the female's menstrual cycle. Therefore, women with breast hyperplasia often feel obvious enlargement of the lumps and breast pain during menstruation. It is recommended to persist in massaging and kneading the breasts to help relieve breast hyperplasia.

(3) Breast fibroids

When women are in their youth between 20 and 30 years old, if they do not pay attention to taking relevant breast care and health measures, they are likely to develop breast fibroids. What is the cause of the lump in the breast? The lumps caused by breast fibroids are mostly regular round in shape, with clear boundaries and no adhesion to the skin, and the patient will not feel obvious pain. It is recommended to seek medical help in time after the occurrence of breast fibroids to help better solve the disease problem and avoid harm to the body caused by the disease.

The above is an introduction to what causes lumps in the breast. I believe that after reading the above, most female friends will have a very clear understanding of the problem of lumps in the breast. When lumps appear in the breast, it is recommended to pay attention to it and check it in time to help determine the cause and take more scientific and effective treatment measures.