What should I do if I have breast pain or lumps?

To effectively relieve breast pain and lumps, you need to pay attention to the correct method. It is recommended to use hot and cold methods in daily life to relieve the symptoms of pain. You can also massage the breast area with your hands to stimulate the blood and lymph circulation around the breast.

1. Alternating hot and cold compresses Hot compress is a direct and effective relief method. When you feel breast tenderness, wrap a hot water bottle in a towel and apply it to your chest. If the effect is not ideal, you can also prepare a basin of cold water, soak a towel in it, and apply it alternately with hot and cold water. 2. Massage can relieve irritation around the breasts and promote blood and lymph circulation. Massage every night 7-10 days before menstruation can also relieve swelling and pain. First, use the palms of both hands to gently wrap one breast from both sides. Then tighten your hands and use your thumbs at the base of the breasts to push the breasts upward from the bottom. Repeat 10 times on each side. Note that when your breasts are swollen and painful, it is best not to massage them to avoid excessive stimulation to the breasts.

3. Stay away from coffee. Quitting the habit of drinking coffee will significantly improve breast pain. Not only coffee, but also stay away from caffeinated chocolate, cola tea, and even caffeinated painkillers to relieve pain.

4. Relax. Breast pain is closely related to emotional and mental factors. When a person is frustrated or in a bad mood in life or work, or is subjected to unexpected mental stimulation, he or she is prone to depression and liver damage, causing stagnation of liver qi and blockage of the liver meridian, which in turn leads to poor blood circulation and breast pain. Therefore, keep your emotions stable, happy and optimistic, and be good at resolving unhappy problems.