What are the serious consequences of breast cysts?

Breast cysts are usually benign lesions, but if not examined or treated promptly, they may cause persistent discomfort, infection, or mask potential malignant lesions. Therefore, if persistent pain, rapid enlargement in a short period of time, or other abnormal symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

The causes of breast cysts are often closely related to fluctuations in hormone levels in the body, especially when estrogen levels are high, it is easy to cause fluid retention in the breast structure and cause cysts. Breast cysts themselves usually do not directly deteriorate into breast cancer, but in the case of repeated proliferation, complicated conditions or accompanied by breast duct lesions, the risk of cancer may increase slightly. If severe breast cysts cause local tissue compression due to excessive accumulation of cystic fluid, it will not only cause tenderness, but may also cause inflammatory reactions and even infection and suppuration. Large-area cysts may affect the breast structure. In rare cases, compression of adjacent nerves and blood vessels can induce related dysfunctions and affect normal life.

The causes of breast cysts are often closely related to fluctuations in hormone levels in the body, especially when estrogen levels are high, it is easy to cause fluid retention in the breast structure and cause cysts. Breast cysts themselves usually do not directly deteriorate into breast cancer, but in the case of repeated proliferation, complicated conditions or accompanied by breast duct lesions, the risk of cancer may increase slightly. If severe breast cysts cause local tissue compression due to excessive accumulation of cystic fluid, it will not only cause tenderness, but may also cause inflammatory reactions and even infection and suppuration. Large-area cysts may affect the breast structure. In rare cases, compression of adjacent nerves and blood vessels can induce related dysfunctions and affect normal life.

If it is confirmed that the breast cyst is large and recurrent, it is recommended to treat it through professional means, including puncture and fluid extraction to relieve pain, oral hormone regulators to stabilize hormone levels in the body, or surgical removal to avoid infection or recurrence. At the same time, you should pay attention to self-health management, regularly undergo breast ultrasound examinations to monitor the progression of the disease, and prefer low-fat and high-fiber foods in your diet, reduce the intake of irritating foods, and some patients can also relieve local discomfort through moderate breast massage. Maintaining a regular work and rest schedule and relieving stress in life can also help reduce the possibility of worsening breast cysts. If the symptoms are complicated or accompanied by abnormal bleeding, nipple discharge, etc., you need to seek professional medical help as soon as possible to rule out other potential risks.