What should I do with bilateral breast hyperplasia?

Written by Fan Hong Qiao
Breast Health Department
Updated on September 11, 2024
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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.

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What should I do if I have breast hyperplasia?

In clinical practice, based on different pathological types, breast hyperplasia can generally be divided into simple breast hyperplasia and cystic breast hyperplasia, and the treatment methods are different. For simple breast hyperplasia: If there are no symptoms such as pain, we generally do not use drug treatment. Maintaining a regular lifestyle, relaxing, eating less high-fat food, and drinking fewer caffeinated beverages are all beneficial. If the pain affects normal life and work, it needs to be treated in a timely manner to relieve the pain. Surgery is generally not recommended unless the growth mass cannot rule out malignancy. As for the treatment of cystic breast hyperplasia: If the cyst is small and the symptoms are mild, endocrine treatment can be carried out; If the cyst is large, has compression symptoms, or ultrasound suggests that the cyst wall is locally thickened, has abundant blood supply, or there are tumors attached to the cyst wall, or the patient is greatly stressed about cancer, surgical treatment can be considered.

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What fruits to eat for mammary gland hyperplasia?

The development of mammary gland hyperplasia is closely related to the state of endocrine. If the hormone levels in the body are disordered, it can induce the occurrence of mammary gland hyperplasia. Fruits have little impact on mammary gland hyperplasia, and there are no effective fruits that can control and treat this condition. Of course, eating more fruits and vegetables regularly to supplement various vitamins and trace elements can help alleviate mammary gland hyperplasia. Strictly speaking, patients with mammary gland hyperplasia can eat all seasonal fruits, including watermelon, oranges, kiwis, bananas, pineapples, etc., because the main content or components of fruits are cellulose and fructose. Mammary gland hyperplasia is mainly caused by various factors leading to hormonal imbalance in the body, resulting in clinical syndromes. In terms of diet, it is generally necessary to avoid foods that are too greasy, spicy, and stimulating. The content of fruits, mainly cellulose, vitamins, and fructose, does not contain any spicy or stimulating ingredients, nor does it contain fats, so eating fruits will not aggravate mammary gland hyperplasia. All kinds of seasonal fruits are safe to eat and do not cause any aggravation or inducement of mammary gland hyperplasia. Therefore, almost all seasonal fruits, including watermelon, bananas, pineapples, kiwis, apples, and oranges can be eaten. In terms of diet, it is preferable to adhere to a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, eat less greasy and pickled foods, consume more fruits and vegetables, engage in appropriate exercise, avoid excessive obesity, and abstain from smoking and alcohol to reduce risk factors and control the occurrence of mammary gland hyperplasia.

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What is the best food to eat for mammary gland hyperplasia?

For breast hyperplasia, it is advisable to consume more vitamins and high-fiber foods, as well as fruits and vegetables. Although its exact mechanism is not clear, it has been confirmed that fiber can inhibit breast cancer and colon cancer. Numerous studies also suggest that vitamin A plays a protective role in breast cells. It is beneficial to exercise frequently, and to eat less food high in estrogen, such as soy isoflavones, soy milk, and poultry. Additionally, it is wise to reduce alcohol consumption and smoking, as drinking can increase the levels of estrogen in the body, thereby raising the risk of breast cancer in women.

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Which is more serious, breast hyperplasia or breast nodules?

Breast hyperplasia is a specific disease caused by hormonal imbalances in the body, which stimulate the breast and lead to structural disorders. Breast nodules are not a specific disease; they could be breast hyperplasia or other diseases. Almost all breast diseases can be described as breast nodules, such as breast hyperplasia, breast inflammation, or breast tumors, which can be either benign or malignant. Therefore, breast nodules could be breast hyperplasia or other diseases, and the specific condition needs to be analyzed accordingly.

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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.