How to treat breast cysts

The appropriate treatment for breast cysts needs to be chosen according to the severity of the symptoms. Mild cases can usually be relieved through daily care, while severe cases may require professional intervention.

Breast cysts are a common problem during lactation, usually caused by milk stasis, and manifest as round or oval cystic masses in the breast, which may be accompanied by pain, redness, swelling or hard lumps. Poor milk discharge, incorrect feeding posture or slight blockage of the breast ducts may all be causes. It is essentially a benign lesion formed by milk accumulation in the glandular ducts. It generally does not lead to malignant consequences, but if not treated in time, it may cause infection or mastitis.

Mild breast cysts can be relieved by adjusting the feeding method and improving the milk discharge. You can try to apply hot compresses to the affected area to promote blood circulation, and use gentle massage techniques, especially drawing circles from the inside to the outside around the cyst to help the milk flow. More importantly, it is important to maintain regular breastfeeding to ensure that the baby can fully suck and empty the breast. If you feel particularly swollen and painful in your breasts, you can choose to use a breast pump to moderately suck out excess milk to avoid further blockage of the small breast ducts due to milk accumulation.

During daily care, you need to pay attention to breast cleaning and body warmth, and avoid direct contact with cold air. During breastfeeding, try to use the correct posture, such as aligning the baby's lower jaw with the cyst to concentrate the sucking force and help the milk flow out smoothly. In terms of diet, eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and reduce the intake of greasy foods to reduce the viscosity of milk. If accompanied by local redness, swelling or persistent distension and pain, you should be alert to the possibility of infection and seek medical evaluation in time so that you can receive professional treatment and recover your health.