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Breast hyperplasia
What is breast hyperplasia?
Breast hyperplasia refers to the proliferation of epithelial and fibrous tissues in the breast, degenerative changes in the ductal and lobular structures of the breast tissue, and the progressive growth of connective tissue. The main cause of its onset is primarily related to hormonal imbalances. It mainly manifests as menstrual cycle-related pain, occasional nipple discharge, sometimes white discharge, or grass-yellow discharge, often presenting as swelling pain or stabbing pain, which can radiate to the ribs or back pain.
Breast hyperplasia is divided into several grades.
Breast hyperplasia is generally divided into six grades: Grade 1 is negative; Grade 2 is simple breast hyperplasia; Grade 3 is a benign lesion with less than 2 percent risk of malignancy; Grade 4 is subdivided into ABC, where Grade A is mild with 95% being benign, Grade B is moderately suspicious of malignancy, and Grade C has a relatively high degree of malignancy, with about 95% being malignant; Grade 5 has 98% chance of being breast cancer; Grade 6 involves pathological biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of breast cancer lesions.
What should I do with bilateral breast hyperplasia?
Bilateral breast hyperplasia, although common, is indeed a burden on women's health. So, what should one do if diagnosed with bilateral breast hyperplasia? Firstly, it's important to understand that there are different types of breast hyperplasia. One type is physiological, which generally does not require treatment as the symptoms will disappear on their own. Another type of breast hyperplasia is caused by personal health factors, such as depression, or long-term irregular living habits, which often lead to hormonal imbalances and subsequently bilateral breast hyperplasia. For this type, it is necessary to eliminate the root cause by adjusting one's mood, correcting unhealthy living habits, avoiding smoking and drinking, and maintaining emotional stability and a healthy diet for effective control. Of course, it is best to combine these efforts with treatment advised by a doctor. There is also a pathological type of bilateral breast hyperplasia that requires special attention because of the potential risk of cancer. Therefore, it is imperative to seek timely medical examination and treatment.
Differences between Breast Hyperplasia and Breast Cancer
Both breast hyperplasia and breast cancer can present as breast lumps. The lumps in breast hyperplasia are generally softer or of medium hardness, often occurring bilaterally with multiple lumps of varying sizes. They may appear nodular, plaque-like, or granular, are quite mobile, and have no adhesion to surrounding tissues. The size and characteristics of the lumps commonly change with the menstrual cycle and emotional fluctuations, and they tend to grow slowly, predominantly affecting young and middle-aged women. In contrast, breast cancer lumps are generally harder, usually unilateral and solitary. These lumps may be round, oval, or irregular in shape, can grow quite large, have limited mobility, and tend to adhere to the skin and surrounding tissues. The lumps are not related to the menstrual cycle or emotional changes, can increase in size rapidly over a short period, and are more commonly seen in middle-aged and older women. Sometimes breast cancer can be confused with breast hyperplasia, necessitating a hospital visit for examination and diagnostic differentiation by a doctor.
Mammary gland hyperplasia should visit which department?
Breast hyperplasia, also known as lobular hyperplasia, includes clinically observed conditions such as cystic mammary disease, chronic mammary disease, chronic cystic mastitis, mammary dysplasia, breast cysts, and cystic hyperplasia of the breast. It is a common benign condition of the breast. It is commonly seen in middle-aged women and is mostly related to hormonal imbalances in the body. It is not an inflammation or a tumor, but a physiological response of the body to hormonal imbalance, representing a disorder of the normal structure of the breast. To examine breast hyperplasia, one should of course visit the breast department at a formal hospital for a consultation! If a small hospital does not have a breast surgery department, a consultation can be made in gynecology.
Is breast hyperplasia scary?
Breast hyperplasia is a common breast disease, mostly seen in women aged 25 to 50. Clinical examinations show that 50% of women have cystic hyperplastic changes in the breast. In addition to the benign proliferation of breast fibrous tissue and epithelium accompanied by cysts, there is also the formation of fibroadenomas. The development into breast cancer is absolutely low risk, or generally does not undergo malignant transformation. Therefore, it is referred to as cystic breast hyperplasia or poor breast structure. Generally, the treatment is mainly focused on emotional aspects, and if the pain intensifies, treatment with traditional Chinese medicine can be utilized.
Good methods for mammary gland hyperplasia
According to different pathological types, clinically, there are two types of breast hyperplasia: simple breast hyperplasia and cystic breast hyperplasia, each requiring different treatment methods. Starting with simple breast hyperplasia: for diagnosed patients who do not exhibit symptoms such as pain, medicinal treatment might not be necessary. Maintaining a regular lifestyle, staying relaxed, consuming less fatty food, and drinking fewer caffeine-containing beverages are all beneficial. If the pain affects normal life and work, severe cases might consider using estrogen blockers to alleviate the pain. Surgery is generally not recommended unless the hyperplastic lump cannot be ruled out as malignant. So, how is cystic breast hyperplasia treated? For patients with small cysts and mild symptoms, no surgery is needed, and treatment might involve the use of anti-estrogenic drugs for endocrine therapy. If the cyst is large, causes compressive symptoms, or if an ultrasound suggests thickening of the cyst wall, rich blood supply, or the presence of a tumor attached to the cyst wall, or if the patient is highly stressed about the risk of cancer, surgical treatment might be considered.
Breast hyperplasia massage technique
Massaging the breasts can maintain good blood circulation within the breasts and assist in the treatment of breast hyperplasia. Apply olive oil to the breasts and then start massaging. Step 1: With the thumb on one side and the other four fingers together on the other side, spread the web between thumb and index finger. Push from the outer sides of both breasts towards the center to prevent the breasts from expanding outward. Do 30 pushes on each side. Step 2: Keep the same hand shape, starting with the left breast. The left hand pushes the left breast from the outside toward the center. After reaching the center, use the right hand to push up the left breast from below to the collarbone area. This means both hands are alternately pushing the left breast. Repeat this 30 times and then switch to the right breast. This massaging method is very important for treating breast hyperplasia. Step 3: Shape your hands like a cup, with fingers slightly apart, enough to cover the breasts. Lean forward slightly, cover the breasts with both hands, and lift from the bottom (not lower part) towards the nipple. Repeat this 20 times. Step 4: Massage around the breasts in a circular motion, until all the remaining essential oil on the chest is absorbed. A special reminder: Patients with larger cysts should not massage, as excessive force may cause the cysts to rupture.
How does Chinese medicine treat mammary gland hyperplasia?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hyperplasia of the mammary glands starts with liver depression, which then leads to blood stasis and phlegm coalescing into masses. The treatment should focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and softening the hard masses and dispersing the lumps. We will diagnose the patient based on their symptoms, pulse, and tongue coating, and conduct a detailed differentiation of syndromes. Different types of syndromes require different treatments. Specifically, we recommend visiting a hospital to see a professional TCM practitioner for proper syndrome differentiation and prescription of appropriate herbal formulas. Moreover, Chinese medicine has unique methods in treating mammary gland hyperplasia, and its effectiveness is quite notable in clinical practice.
Is hot compress good for mammary gland hyperplasia?
We first understand that breast hyperplasia is caused by endocrine hormonal imbalances due to various factors including neuroimmune responses and trace elements, leading to imbalances in bodily endocrine factors. This results in a disruption of the balance between estrogen and progesterone, with a decrease in progesterone secretion during the luteal phase and a relative increase in estrogen levels. This causes prolonged stimulation of breast tissue by estrogen, lacking the regulation and protective effects of progesterone, thus leading to the development of breast hyperplasia. Generally, hot compresses are not effective; instead, under the guidance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) differentiation, Chinese herbal medicine can be used for adjustment. It's important to relax emotionally, engage in appropriate exercise, and pay attention to a balanced diet with a proper mix of meat and vegetables, ensuring nutritional balance. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, consume less honey, soybeans and soy products to reduce intake of natural estrogens, enhance physical exercise to boost immunity, and subsequently make regular hospital visits for check-ups. (The use of medication should be under the direction of a doctor)