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Breast hyperplasia
How to cure breast hyperplasia?
Breast hyperplasia currently does not have specific treatment methods. For those with mild symptoms and minor lesions, treatment is often not needed, but regular follow-up is necessary. For those with significant symptoms, medication and symptomatic treatment can be given. First, a bra can be used to support the breasts. Second, Chinese herbal medicine can be used, employing methods to soothe the liver and regulate qi to alleviate pain. Third, endocrine treatment can be used, but it has significant side effects. Fourth, vitamins can be used for supportive treatment in managing breast hyperplasia.
Can hyperplasia of mammary glands be completely cured?
Generally speaking, it is difficult to completely cure breast hyperplasia because it is related to elevated levels of estrogen. Factors such as the external environment, work, living conditions, interpersonal relationships, various stress-related psychological factors, and changes in the indoor environment cause the state of the ovaries to continuously change, leading to the condition. Therefore, over a period of time, the use of medication or changes due to stress and mental factors can improve breast hyperplasia and eliminate the feeling of pain. However, with changes in the environment occurring again, the hyperplasia can recur, similar to catching a cold. After recovery, exposure to the virus after some time can lead to a recurrence.
Unilateral breast hyperplasia symptoms
The symptoms of unilateral breast hyperplasia manifest as cyclical swelling and pain in the breast, often occurring or worsening before menstruation and subsiding or disappearing after menstruation. Mild cases may not receive much attention from the patient, but severe cases can affect work and daily life. However, patients generally do not exhibit obvious cyclical changes. Some may experience swelling and pain in one or both breasts, similar to being pricked by needles, and this pain can extend to the shoulder, upper limbs, and chest-back area. A few patients may have nipple discharge, with the discharge being yellow-green, brown, or bloody. During physical examination, nodular lumps of varying sizes, which are firm but not hard, can sometimes be felt in one or both breasts. These lumps, which move slightly upon touch, have indistinct boundaries with the surrounding breast tissue but are not adherent to the skin or chest muscles. Sometimes the condition presents as an area of indistinct thickening.
Is category II breast hyperplasia serious?
Category II breast hyperplasia is not serious; it is simply a type of breast hyperplasia. Breast hyperplasia is mainly related to the estrogen levels in the body. The main treatments should focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, regulating mood, and adjusting endocrine functions. Some traditional Chinese medicines that soothe the liver, regulate qi, and promote blood circulation to remove blood stasis can also be used to manage these symptoms. There is no psychological burden associated with this, and normal treatment is sufficient.
What department should I go to for breast hyperplasia?
In general, large hospitals manage breast hyperplasia under the department of breast internal medicine, or it can also be seen in the department of breast surgery. Moreover, smaller hospitals that do not have a dedicated breast department categorize it under oncology or thyroid department, and sometimes under gynecology. Therefore, it is necessary to consult the local hospital to determine which department to visit for this condition. Then, further diagnostic procedures like breast ultrasound and mammography can be conducted to determine if it is breast hyperplasia.
What does breast hyperplasia feel like to the touch?
Breast hyperplasia, found during physical examinations, can present as nodular lumps in one or both breasts. These lumps vary in size, are firm but not hard, and may sometimes be tender to touch. The boundaries between the lumps and surrounding breast tissue are unclear, yet there is no adhesion to the skin or chest muscles. Occasionally, the condition presents as an area of indistinct thickening, with lesions typically located in the upper outer quadrant of the breast, but it can affect the entire breast. The size of the lumps often changes with the menstrual cycle, enlarging during menstruation or shrinking afterward. Sometimes, there might be nipple discharge, which can be yellow-brown, serous, or bloody. The course of the disease can be prolonged, but symptoms usually disappear or lessen after menopause.
Can breast hyperplasia turn into cancer?
Traditional breast hyperplasia, specifically lobular hyperplasia, does not become cancerous. However, if the hyperplasia has progressed to atypical hyperplasia, there is a small chance that it could turn into cancer. Normal lobular hyperplasia, in itself, does not become cancerous. Self-examinations and annual hospital check-ups are very important. Therefore, when you cannot distinguish whether the hyperplasia is lobular or atypical, you should go to a formal hospital for an examination.
Breast hyperplasia is related to what?
Breast hyperplasia is currently believed to be related to endocrine disorder, leading to increased levels of estrogen, as well as external living and working conditions, interpersonal relationships, and various other stresses. These factors can cause breast hyperplasia. During the menstrual cycle, the breast is affected by changes in endocrine levels, experiencing cyclical changes. Hormonal imbalances, characterized by high levels of estrogen and reduced secretion of progesterone, can lead to incomplete recovery after breast hyperplasia, thereby causing the condition. Mainly, controlling emotions is essential. The primary symptoms are cyclical swelling and pain in the breasts.
Is hyperplasia of the mammary glands serious?
Overall, breast hyperplasia is a benign disease and not severe, so there is no need for excessive anxiety. However, it should definitely not be taken lightly. Studies have found that about 2% to 3% of cases with breast hyperplasia may develop into cancer, and the rate of malignant transformation in cystic breast hyperplasia is 3 to 5 times higher than in other women. If you do not control factors that cause breast hyperplasia, such as endocrine disorders, high-fat diets, smoking, drinking, hypertension, and diabetes, then the breast ducts and epithelia being chronically stimulated by these factors could potentially become cancerous. The progression from breast hyperplasia to breast cancer is a lengthy process, undergoing four stages: hyperplasia → atypical hyperplasia (precancerous) → in situ carcinoma → invasive carcinoma. Therefore, breast hyperplasia should be taken very seriously, with efforts made for early examination, early detection, and early treatment. This is especially important for those with a family history of breast cancer or who belong to families with a high incidence of cancer.
Can hyperplasia of mammary glands be completely cured?
Generally speaking, breast hyperplasia can be cured. Do not be afraid if you have breast hyperplasia, although the duration and methods of treatment vary depending on the degree of breast hyperplasia. Simple breast hyperplasia, which often occurs in young women, primarily manifests as breast pain that varies with the menstrual cycle. This is considered a normal physiological state. Managing emotions and living a regular life can naturally alleviate the symptoms. However, as long as any type of breast hyperplasia is treated promptly with the correct approach, and treatment is adhered to consistently with regular follow-ups, it is quite easy to cure.