What to do if your areola hurts? Here are some ways to help you

Some women complain about pain in their areola, which is very bad for women's health. Generally, the symptoms are very obvious before menstruation, and the symptoms will be significantly alleviated after menstruation. It is also very likely caused by some diseases such as breast cancer. Therefore, we must pay attention to what to do when we have areola pain.

1. Change your eating habits. Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet and consume fiber from whole grains (whole grains), vegetables, and beans.

2. Massage the areola frequently. Gently massaging the areola can help return excess body fluid to the lymphatic system. When massaging, first apply soapy liquid on the areola, and rotate your fingers along the surface of the areola in a circle about the size of a coin. Then use your hands to press the areola in and then bounce it up, which is extremely helpful in preventing areola discomfort.

3. Wear a secure bra. In addition to preventing the areola from sagging, the more important function of a bra is to prevent the already compressed areola nerve from being further compressed and eliminate discomfort. Careful sisters will find that those jogging athletes wear stable bras for this health reason.

4. Avoid diuretics. Diuretics do help to remove fluid from the body and can also reduce swelling of the areola. But this immediate relief comes at a cost. Excessive use of diuretics can lead to potassium loss, disrupt electrolyte balance, and affect glucose formation.

5. Don’t eat salty food. High-salt foods can easily cause the areola to swell, and such foods should be avoided especially in the 7 to 10 days before menstruation.

6. Try hot compress. Hot compress is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that can relieve areola pain by using a hot compress bag, hot water bottle or hot bath. If you use alternating cold and hot compresses, the effect of eliminating areola discomfort will be better.

7. Prevent obesity. For women who are overweight, losing weight can help relieve nipple swelling and pain.

8. Apply castor oil to your chest. Castor oil contains a substance that can enhance the function of T11 lymphocytes, which can accelerate the recovery of various infections and eliminate pain. The method is: drop castor oil on cotton cloth folded into four layers, let it be soaked with castor oil, but not too wet to avoid dripping everywhere. Apply the cloth on the areola, cover with a layer of plastic film, and then put a hot compress bag on it. Adjust the heat pack to a temperature you can tolerate and leave it on for an hour.