What are the symptoms of severe breast cysts?

If you find a lump in the breast accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, you should seek medical evaluation as soon as possible to avoid worsening of the condition.

Breast cysts are a common benign lesion that usually manifests as a cystic accumulation of fluid in the breast. Most breast cysts do not cause serious consequences, but when the cyst is large or infected, it may cause significant symptoms. Severe breast cysts may be associated with periodic pain, rapid enlargement of the lump, or redness and fever of the skin. Knowing these symptoms can help to diagnose and deal with the problem in a timely manner.

If the cyst is large, you may feel a clear, clearly demarcated lump that sometimes feels elastic. In severe cases, the breast may become red and swollen, with persistent pain and even fever and abnormal nipple discharge. When the cyst compresses surrounding tissue or the mammary duct, it may also affect the local sensation of the breast, or even cause a feeling of heaviness. Occasionally, the symptoms of severe cysts are similar to those of breast malignancies, and professional evaluation is needed to distinguish them.

Pay attention to daily observations, such as whether changes in the breasts before and after the menstrual cycle are related to cysts. A balanced diet, drinking less caffeinated beverages, and avoiding staying up late may help relieve mild symptoms. If the previous cysts tend to increase in size, do not disappear for a long time, the symptoms become more severe, or there are abnormal nipple secretions, persistent pain, etc., please go to the hospital for further examination and treatment in time.