What are breast cyst nodules?

Breast cysts and nodules are usually caused by abnormal breast tissue structure, hormone level fluctuations or other internal or external factors. Most of them are benign lesions, but specific evaluation is required based on the cause. Early symptoms are not obvious, but some people may feel breast pain or touch hard nodules.

There are many reasons for the formation of breast cysts and nodules. Genetic factors play a certain role, and people with a family history of breast disease have a higher risk of the disease. Environmental factors may also cause the appearance of cysts and nodules, such as long-term radiation or chemical effects. Hormone fluctuations in the body are a common cause, especially increased estrogen levels can stimulate abnormal proliferation of breast epithelial cells. Furthermore, physiological reasons such as breast lobular hyperplasia, duct blockage or milk duct dilatation may also form cysts. Although the probability of combined pathological diseases such as breast fibroadenoma or breast cancer is low, it requires high vigilance.

There are many reasons for the formation of breast cysts and nodules. Genetic factors play a certain role, and people with a family history of breast disease have a higher risk of the disease. Environmental factors may also cause the appearance of cysts and nodules, such as long-term radiation or chemical effects. Hormone fluctuations in the body are a common cause, especially increased estrogen levels can stimulate abnormal proliferation of breast epithelial cells. Furthermore, physiological reasons such as breast lobular hyperplasia, duct blockage or milk duct dilatation may also form cysts. Although the probability of combined pathological diseases such as breast fibroadenoma or breast cancer is low, it requires high vigilance.

For the prevention and treatment of breast cystic nodules, breast ultrasound or mammography should be performed regularly to clarify the nature of the lesions. If benign lesions are found, there is no need to worry too much, but the body's hormone balance can be improved through dietary regulation (reducing high-fat and high-sugar foods, and appropriately increasing foods rich in fiber and vitamins such as corn and carrots) and exercise intervention (such as yoga or jogging 3 times a week). If the lesion is large or the symptoms are obvious, medical intervention can be considered, and drug treatment (starting drugs that inhibit hormone secretion such as danazol, levonorgestrel, etc.) or surgical resection can be selected according to the situation to ensure that health risks are minimized. If the nodule is of unknown nature, continues to grow, or is severely painful, you need to consult a breast doctor immediately to rule out the possibility of malignancy.