Women’s breasts are the most lovely parts of women. Women’s breasts are very fragile. The breasts are mainly composed of breast tissue and fat. Women’s breasts are prone to disease. Nowadays, many female friends suffer from breast diseases. The disease rate is gradually increasing, and we must pay attention to it. There are precursors to breast lesions. So, what abnormalities in the breasts should we be alert to? 10 breast shapes suggestive of breast cancer lesions.
1. Symptoms of abnormal breasts
1. Deep induration
If the texture is firm and the surface is smooth, but the growth is slow and there is no other feeling. The induration may be an adenoma.
2. Orange peel-like changes
The subcutaneous lymphatic vessels of breast cancer are invaded and the lymphatic return is blocked, which can cause skin edema, but the skin at the hair follicles will not be edematous, so it is easy to surface Dimpled, like orange peel. Experts remind that diseases that can cause orange peel-like changes include: fibroadenoma, tuberculosis, fibrocystic hyperplasia, sarcoma, breast cancer and fat necrosis.
3. Asymmetry
Congenital asymmetry is mainly due to the influence of estrogen and progesterone in the body during puberty, which causes the development-sensitive breast to grow too fast, while the other breast Slow growth; acquired asymmetry mainly occurs in women who have given birth and breast-feeding. They are accustomed to using one breast when feeding, or the posture and method of feeding are incorrect.
4. Nipple discharge
There are many causes of nipple discharge. In addition to breast hyperplasia, there are also breast tuberculosis, mastitis, breast cancer, etc. Some women can also have endocrine disorders. Cause nipple discharge. These diseases include both benign and malignant diseases and require timely examination.
5. Skin ulcers
Among breast cancer patients, some patients will develop skin problems, manifested as local ulcers that persist for a long time, accompanied by a large amount of bloody and purulent odor secretion.
6. Redness/heat
Deepening and heating of the nipples and areola may indicate that there may be hyperplastic lesions or cystic hyperplasia in the breasts on both sides or one side, or may be accompanied by Estrogen levels increase.
7. Masses
Slow-growing, painful masses are mostly benign hyperplasia or inflammation; tumors that grow rapidly and have unclear boundaries need to be examined as soon as possible. Breast lumps are the most common breast disease, and many benign diseases are also manifested in the form of breast lumps. Therefore, the most important thing in identifying breast lumps is to distinguish between benign and malignant.
In addition to malignant breast cancer, breast fibroadenoma, breast hyperplasia, breast cyst, breast fat necrosis, etc. are all benign and can be treated through acupoint and reflex zone massage.
8. Small pits
The appearance of "dimples" in the breast is a sign of involvement of the suspensory ligament of the breast. Chronic breast inflammation, fat necrosis, breast subcutaneous thrombophlebitis and postoperative scar contracture may all cause skin depression.
9. Inverted nipples
There are several reasons for inverted nipples: too tight clothing, especially tight underwear for women during breast development; improper use of bras that are too small , too tight, used too early, etc.; genetic factors.
The nipple cannot protrude but is sunken inward, which is called nipple inversion. The degree of nipple inversion varies from person to person. In mild cases, the nipple is flat or retracted to varying degrees. It can bulge or squeeze out after being stimulated.
In severe cases, the nipple is completely sunken into the areola and cannot be pulled out, taking on a crater shape and often accompanied by secretions or odor. Even if the inverted nipples are squeezed out, they are generally smaller, often have no obvious nipple neck, and appear split.
The incidence rate of female nipple inversion is 1% to 2%. It is usually bilateral, or it can only occur on one side. The degree of nipple inversion can be inconsistent. Nipple inversion affects the appearance of the breast. In addition, , because inverted nipples can accumulate dirt or oil, causing infection or odor.
10. Vein appearance
Because superficial veins are superficial and close to the skin, superficial veins can become varicose during pregnancy and when breast lesions progress rapidly, such as breast sarcoma.
2. What should you avoid eating if you have breast hyperplasia?
1. Coffee, cocoa, and chocolate
Coffee, cocoa, and chocolate are the favorites of many women, and these types of Foods usually contain large amounts of xanthines. This type of food is a major cause of breast hyperplasia, so it is best for women with breast hyperplasia to eat less of this type of food.
2. Honey
Many women think that honey is the most nourishing for women. In fact, honey is a food containing estrogen. If you eat too much, it is not good for women’s breasts. healthy.
3. Alcohol
Drinking is no longer just for men. Many women have also begun to drink. Alcohol will greatly increase the chance of women getting breast tumors. In addition, smoking will also affect the recovery of breast hyperplasia, so women must not only learn to refuse smoking but also learn to refuse second-hand smoke.
4. Breast enlargement health products
Many women mistakenly believe that breast enlargement health products are good for breast health. As a result, these products contain a large amount of estrogen. Making women more attractive does so at the expense of their long-term health.
5. Exciting foods
Eating spicy food is a modern eating habit, and these irritating foods will also have a negative impact on breast recovery.
7. Highly tonic foods
Many people will eat some highly tonic foods for themselves after getting sick. In fact, for patients with breast hyperplasia, eating too much supplements will cause breast hyperplasia. It is beneficial to the recovery of breast hyperplasia, so daily supplementation should also be appropriate.
6. Fried, moldy, and pickled foods
Many women like to eat these foods, especially pickled foods, which are the favorites of some women. , and pickled foods contain a large amount of subsalinate, which is very detrimental to the health of female friends.
8. Greasy food
Too much greasy food will increase fat absorption and increase hormone levels, which is not conducive to the recovery of breast hyperplasia. Therefore, for patients with breast hyperplasia, For patients, the daily diet should be mostly light and eat less greasy food, which is more conducive to reducing fat absorption, lowering hormone levels, thereby promoting breast health.