There are two kinds of breast nodules, which are not necessarily breast diseases.
Theoretically, breast nodules are only morphological changes of breast tissue in imaging instruments, not diseases. As for why nodules appear, the etiology is not clear at present, but it is mainly related to genetic and environmental factors, including changes in the level of secreted hormones in women, environmental effects and genetic genes.
Breast nodules can be divided into two categories. One is breast nodule caused by hyperplasia of mammary glands, which is multiple, irregular in size and movable, and its texture and size will change with menstrual cycle. Nodules increase before menstruation, the texture is hard, and become smaller and softer after menstruation. This kind of nodule generally does not need special treatment, as long as it is checked by color Doppler ultrasound or molybdenum target regularly. If breast pain is obvious and affects study, life or work, Chinese patent medicine can be used to regulate and relieve breast pain.
"The other type is breast nodules caused by breast tumors, which are divided into benign and malignant. Benign tumors are common in women of childbearing age, with clear boundaries, good fluidity, uniform echo under B-ultrasound and relatively few blood flow signals. Malignant tumors are generally single, and middle-aged and elderly women are good. Nodules are hard, with unclear boundaries and poor mobility. Under B-ultrasound, the echo is generally uneven, the blood flow signal is rich, and it is often accompanied by calcification. "
What should I do if I find breast nodules in physical examination?
The breast nodules detected by physical examination need further examination to judge whether they are benign or malignant. Yu Zhenxuan, director of Chinese Medicine Department of Beijing Sihuixi Hospital, pointed out that combining B-ultrasound with molybdenum target can judge the benign and malignant breast nodules.
"If it is a benign nodule caused by a tumor, the size, boundary, blood flow and calcification of the nodule will generally be followed up, suggesting that it is benign and small, and it can be followed up regularly. In the follow-up process, if the color Doppler ultrasound or molybdenum target examination indicates that the nodule is suspected to be malignant, or the benign nodule is relatively large, growing fast, with increased blood flow and unclear boundary, biopsy or biopsy after surgical resection is generally needed to clarify the pathological nature of the nodule. When it is found to be a malignant tumor, individualized treatment will be carried out according to the patient's condition, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, and molecular targeted therapy. "
For many diseases, prevention is far more important than treatment, but due to the unclear cause of breast nodules, effective preventive measures cannot be taken. However, this does not mean that we are helpless and let it develop. The breast nodules that most people are worried about are actually afraid of breast cancer.
In this regard, director Yu Zhenxuan, an expert in traditional Chinese medicine at Beijing Sihui West Hospital, suggested that breast cancer should be prevented through a reasonable diet and healthy living habits, and women should be encouraged to actively breastfeed, quit smoking and drinking, avoid taking hormone drugs for a long time, and have regular breast cancer screening. If there are breast cancer patients in the family, we can consider detecting breast cancer-related genes and preventive adenoidectomy if necessary.