What are the symptoms of mammary gland hyperplasia?

Written by Lin Yang
Breast Surgery
Updated on February 06, 2025
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The primary symptoms of mammary gland hyperplasia are breast swelling and pain, which typically affect both sides but are often more pronounced on one side. Breast swelling and pain are noticeably worse before menstruation and ease after the period ends, then gradually cease until the pain reappears with the next menstrual cycle. The entire breast may feel diffusely nodular and tender to touch, with occasional lumps or increased breast pain, all related to the menstrual cycle. Additionally, mammary gland hyperplasia may also involve a small amount of nipple discharge, primarily white or brown in color.

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What should I do if I have breast hyperplasia?

For symptoms that are mild and diseases that are not severe, most cases may not require treatment, but regular follow-ups are needed. For those with more significant symptoms, drug therapy and symptomatic treatment can be administered. Firstly, a bra can be used to support the breasts. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment can alleviate breast hyperplasia through methods such as soothing the liver and regulating qi, harmonizing Chong and Ren meridians. Endocrine treatment can also be used, ideally avoided, but may be taken before menstruation if pre-menopausal pain is very severe. Vitamin treatment with Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E can be used, as these vitamins improve liver function, regulate hormone metabolism, and enhance autonomic nerve function, serving as adjunctive therapy for this condition. In recent years, Vitamin E is also considered to have pain-relieving effects. For individuals with a family history of breast cancer, when the lesion is limited to a part of the breast, and when there are still noticeable lumps after menstruation, it is advisable to undergo a biopsy or surgical 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 should I do about hyperplastic nodules in the breast?

Breast nodules are a symptom commonly associated with breast hyperplasia and neoplastic breast diseases. In treatment, it is crucial to first make an accurate diagnosis through breast ultrasound and mammography. If some nodules are highly likely to be benign, regular follow-up observation may be considered. If a biopsy is needed for some breast nodules to determine their pathological nature, the treatment plan can be decided based on the pathology results. If diagnosed as malignant tumors, a personalized comprehensive treatment plan should be developed in collaboration with multiple disciplines based on the patient's condition, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, and molecular targeted therapy, among others.

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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.