Breast nodules and cysts

Breast nodules and cysts are generally benign lesions, but the specific situation needs to be judged in combination with medical examination. Do not speculate or worry too much. The treatment methods for these two types of problems are different and cannot be directly equated.

Breast nodules refer to local lumps in breast tissue, which may be caused by a variety of reasons such as breast hyperplasia, bad living habits or hormone fluctuations. Breast cysts are fluid vesicles formed in the breast glands, which are closely related to the disorder of secretion function. Fluctuations in female hormone levels, menstruation and mood changes may all be inducing factors. Both are relatively common in women, especially in people of childbearing age.

Breast nodules appear as small hard lumps when touched, which may be accompanied by mild breast tenderness or increased premenstrual pain. Some nodules are even very small and cannot be found by touch, and can only be confirmed by imaging examinations. Breast cysts are mostly clear-cut, soft-textured masses that appear as painless vesicles filled with fluid and generally do not cause compression to surrounding tissues. Larger cysts may cause discomfort inside the breast, but if caused by inflammation, they may be accompanied by fever or local redness and swelling.

To maintain breast health, you may wish to start by adjusting your lifestyle. Balance your diet, reduce high-fat foods, and eat more foods rich in dietary fiber; avoid drastic mood swings, maintain a normal work and rest schedule, and increase physical exercise appropriately to promote hormone regulation; reduce caffeine intake, especially when breast pain increases, and regularly perform breast ultrasound examinations, especially for women with high-risk factors or family history. If you find an abnormal lump when touching your breast, or if there is obvious pain, swelling, or asymmetrical growth, do not delay and go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.