What causes breast swelling and pain?

Breast swelling and pain is one of the common breast diseases, and many breast diseases are manifested in the form of breast lumps. Therefore, once a breast lump appears, female friends must not ignore it. Breast lumps generally have different meanings for women at different ages. Lumps after the age of 25 are mostly breast hyperplasia, and lumps after menopause generally mean breast cancer. So, what are the clinical manifestations of breast lumps?

Breast hyperplasia lumps: lumps can occur in one or both breasts, single or multiple, and are generally found in the upper outer quadrant of the breast. It appears as flakes, nodules, cords, etc. of varying sizes, among which flakes are the most common. The border is not obvious, the texture is medium or slightly hard, there is no adhesion to the surrounding tissues, and there is often tenderness. Most breast lumps also change with the menstrual cycle. The lumps become larger and harder before menstruation, and shrink and soften after menstruation. This lump can be eliminated with breast health.

Breast lobular hyperplasia lumps: Most of them are bilateral and multiple, with different sizes, nodular, lumpy or granular. The texture is generally soft, but can also be hard and tough. Occasionally, there are single lumps on one side, but they are often accompanied by premenstrual breast pain, which is also painful to touch. The size and characteristics of the breast lumps may change periodically with menstruation. The age of onset is mostly young and middle-aged. This lump can be eliminated with breast health.

Breast fibroid lumps: Most of them are unilateral and single, and the lumps are mostly round or oval, with clear boundaries, large mobility, and can be pushed. The texture is generally tough and solid. There are also multiple lumps, but generally there is no breast pain, or only mild menstrual breast discomfort, no tenderness, and the size and characteristics of the breast lumps do not change with the menstrual cycle. Most patients are under 30 years old, and the most common age is 20 to 25 years old. This lump can be eliminated with breast health care when it grows to 3CM.

Breast cancer lumps: The texture is generally hard, and some are as hard as stone. Most lumps are unilateral and single. The lumps may be round, oval or irregular in shape. They can grow to a large size, have poor mobility, and easily adhere to the skin and surrounding tissues. The lumps are not related to the menstrual cycle or emotional changes, can increase rapidly in a short period of time, and are more common in middle-aged and elderly women. In addition, on mammographic target X-rays of the breast, breast cancer often appears as mass shadows, small calcifications, abnormal blood vessels and burrs, which can also help with diagnosis. Atypical cells can be found in breast cancer tumors by needle aspiration. The final diagnosis is based on the results of histopathological examination. It is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment in time for this lump.

Patients should pay more attention to their daily lives, keep their emotions stable, avoid mental stimulation, eat more whole grains, more fresh fruits and vegetables, have three meals at regular times and places, have a balanced nutrition, try to eat less meat, avoid drinking coffee and strong tea, and do not stay up late. Timely surgery can prevent recurrence, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment is also a good choice.