Why do lumps appear in the breast?

There are many factors that may cause breast lumps, and to treat such symptoms, the cause should be found out first before targeted treatment can be given. Common causes include endocrine disorders, side effects of hormone drugs, breast diseases, etc. So everyone should pay attention to breast health.

The following are some of the causes of breast lumps:

1. Breast fibroadenoma: It is the most common benign breast tumor, which is prone to occur in young women in one or both breasts. Most of them are solitary, and a few are multiple. The tumor is round or oval, grows slowly, has a smooth surface, a flexible texture, and obvious boundaries. The tumor is easy to be pushed and has no adhesion to the skin.

2. Breast cancer: It is the most common malignant tumor. In the early stage, it is a painless solitary lump that grows fast, has a rough surface, a hard texture, unclear boundaries, and is difficult to move. When the lump grows larger, it adheres to the skin, and the skin dimple sign and orange peel sign may appear. It can cause the nipple to retract, the breast to contract and be fixed to the chest wall, or even ulcerate, with pus and blood or continuous bleeding. It can also metastasize to the axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes, and to distant organs.

3. Breast hyperplasia: The lumps are irregular in shape, appearing in the form of flakes, nodules or cords, with unclear boundaries and no adhesion to the skin. They increase or decrease with the menstrual cycle and are often accompanied by breast tenderness or tingling.