There is a hard lump in the milk

According to information from the Internet, the probability of women suffering from breast diseases is gradually increasing, which is related to high work pressure and fast pace of life. Breast diseases can manifest themselves in many ways. Some women say that there is a hard lump in their breast. What’s going on? This problem cannot be ignored, and there are several aspects to consider when it comes to lumps, some of which are normal conditions, while others are pathological, so it is best to make a decision after a doctor's examination.

1. Dense breasts

Dense breasts are a common type in young women. Dense breasts simply mean that there are more glandular components. Moreover, as we age, breast tissue is gradually replaced by fatty tissue. Especially in the late menopause, most women's breasts will become fat.

Breast tissue is a hard object, which is a relatively large disc inside the breast and can normally be grasped or pinched with the hands. So, sometimes the lump you feel in your breast is just an area of ​​normal breast bulge. If you can feel a lump by pushing rather than grasping, you need to pay attention.

2. Breast fibroadenoma

The most common culprit of breast lumps is breast fibroadenoma, which is related to the imbalance of sex hormone levels in the patient's body. The main manifestation is varying degrees of hyperplasia of the epithelial tissue and fibrous tissue of the breast. It is common in women of childbearing age between 20 and 39 years old, because women of this age have strong ovarian function and their sex hormones are also in an active stage.

Breast fibroadenomas are not painful and are difficult to detect without examination. The lump grows slowly and is mostly solitary, which can occur on one or both sides of the breast. The lump is round or oval, as hard as the tip of the nose, with a smooth surface, no adhesion to the skin and surrounding tissues, clear boundaries, easy to move, and feels tough. The size is about 3 cm in diameter and rarely exceeds 5 cm.

Breast fibroadenomas are mostly benign, but they still require more attention. If you feel multiple fibroadenomas and they continue to grow significantly, they may affect the appearance and shape of your breasts. You should ask your doctor whether they need to be removed.

3. Cystic or lobular hyperplasia of the breast

Cystic breast hyperplasia is a disease characterized by cysts formed by highly dilated mammary ducts and terminal ducts, accompanied by abnormal breast structure. It is more common in middle-aged women. There are often several hard nodules of varying sizes on both breasts. The boundaries are not clear and they can cause pain, which is more obvious before menstruation.

The lumps caused by cystic breast disease are more dangerous. Compared with ordinary breast hyperplasia, the breast hyperplasia caused by fibrocystic breast disease coexists with atypical hyperplasia and has the risk of malignancy. It should be regarded as a precancerous lesion and should be taken seriously.