Will breast nodules get worse if massaged?

Massaging breast nodules may aggravate their symptoms, especially in the case of malignant nodules or inflammation, because improper stimulation may cause abnormal local blood circulation or spread potential lesions. Patients with breast nodules should be treated with caution and avoid blind massage, especially before the nature of the nodules is clear.

The causes of breast nodules include benign lesions such as fibroadenomas, cysts, and breast hyperplasia; they may also be malignant lesions such as breast cancer. Physical stimulation may cause congestion and swelling of internal tissues, especially for breast hyperplasia or inflammatory nodules. Massage may aggravate inflammation or pain. Malignant lesions may cause tumor cells to spread due to external intervention. When a breast nodule is found, the nature of the nodule must be determined first, and the diagnosis must be confirmed through B-ultrasound, mammography, or puncture. Once a benign nodule is confirmed and there are no active symptoms, gentle care can be taken under the guidance of a doctor, such as using warm compresses to relieve discomfort. If it is malignant, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy must be performed according to the doctor's advice. Massage is contraindicated in such cases.

The causes of breast nodules include benign lesions such as fibroadenomas, cysts, and breast hyperplasia; they may also be malignant lesions such as breast cancer. Physical stimulation may cause congestion and swelling of internal tissues, especially for breast hyperplasia or inflammatory nodules. Massage may aggravate inflammation or pain. Malignant lesions may cause tumor cells to spread due to external intervention. When a breast nodule is found, the nature of the nodule must be determined first, and the diagnosis must be confirmed through B-ultrasound, mammography, or puncture. Once a benign nodule is confirmed and there are no active symptoms, gentle care can be taken under the guidance of a doctor, such as using warm compresses to relieve discomfort. If it is malignant, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy must be performed according to the doctor's advice. Massage is contraindicated in such cases.

In daily life, patients should try to avoid excessive compression or stimulation of the breasts, and pay attention to regular breast health checks. In terms of diet, patients can reduce the intake of high-fat and high-sugar foods and increase the intake of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins; maintain a stable weight and endocrine balance through regular exercise. Self-examine the breasts every month, and seek medical attention in time if any new abnormalities are found, and do not treat them on your own.