What causes a lump in the chest? Beware of malignant tumors

Many women will have lumps in their breasts. Sometimes the lumps will disappear with proper massage, but sometimes they will persist for a long time. This may be due to serious diseases, such as breast fibroids, breast cystic tumors, etc., so they should be taken seriously.

1. Breast hyperplasia

There is a lump in the breast, accompanied by slight tenderness. The lump is usually at the edge of the breast, usually on one side. When the lump becomes larger, it becomes cystic. When it moves to the edge, there is an obvious sense of fluctuation. It has nothing to do with the menstrual cycle.

2. Breast fibroids

Generally, it occurs in women aged 18-25. The lumps grow on one or both sides of the breast. The surface skin is smooth, the texture is hard, the boundaries are obvious, and they can be pushed without any pain. They are not related to the menstrual cycle.

3. Cystic hyperplasia of the breast

Usually, the breasts will be swollen and painful before menstruation, and many nodular lumps can be felt. The nodules are harder, have blurred boundaries, and can move. The color of the fluid that overflows from the nipple is yellow-green, brown, or bloody.

4. Breast cancer

There is no pain in the early stage. It is a single small lump with a surface nodule. There is no obvious boundary with the surrounding tissue, no tenderness, and it is usually fixed.

If you have a lump in your chest, first of all, don't panic. Pay attention to observation. If it disappears in a short time, you don't need to worry about it. If it doesn't disappear for a long time, or the condition worsens, you must go to the hospital for examination and treatment. After all, the body is the capital of revolution. If we want to be healthier and more beautiful, we must protect our bodies.

Taboos for women's breast health care:

1. Avoid strong squeezing

Pay special attention to this point. There are two major disadvantages when the breasts are squeezed by external force: first, the soft tissue inside the breast is easily bruised, or it may cause internal hyperplasia. Secondly, after being squeezed by external force, the external shape is more likely to change, causing the upturned breasts to collapse and sag.

2. Avoid using too cold or too hot bath water to stimulate the breasts

The breasts are densely covered with microvessels, and stimulation from overheated or overcooled bath water is extremely harmful. If you choose to sit or bathe in a tub, you must not soak in overheated or overcooled water for a long time. Otherwise, the soft tissue of the breast will become loose and the skin will become dry.

3. Avoid unclean nipples and areolas

It is very important to keep women's breasts clean. Long-term uncleanliness may cause troubles such as inflammation or skin diseases. Therefore, the breasts must be cleaned frequently.

4. Avoid excessive dieting

Diet can control the gain or loss of body fat. Nutritious foods containing sufficient animal fat and protein can make the fat stored in various parts of the body plump. The tissue inside the breast is mostly fat. The breasts need to have more fat in order to develop normally.