Male breast diseases are similar to those of women, and diseases such as mammary hyperplasia, mastitis, inflammation and breast cancer can also occur. The difference is that there are fewer breast tissues in men than in women, and the prevalence of breast diseases is relatively low.
However, with the increase of age, the risk of breast disease in men will gradually increase. In addition, some special circumstances, such as long-term hormone therapy and liver disease, may also increase the risk of breast disease in men.
1. Male breast diseases mainly include hyperplasia of mammary glands, mastitis and breast cancer.
1, mammary gland hyperplasia
This is one of the most common male breast diseases, which refers to the hyperplasia and enlargement of breast tissue, which may lead to breast swelling, pain and bleeding. Breast hyperplasia may be caused by factors such as decreased androgen level, obesity, alcoholism, smoking and drugs.
2, mastitis
This is due to inflammation caused by breast infection, and male mastitis is rare. Mastitis may cause breast swelling, pain and bleeding. Male mastitis is usually caused by bacterial infection, which may be caused by trauma, skin infection or blockage.
3. Breast cancer
This is the most serious breast disease in men, although it is rare in men. Symptoms of male breast cancer include nipple discharge, nipple invagination, skin folds around nipple and breast lump. Male breast cancer may be caused by family inheritance, high estrogen level, obesity, alcoholism, smoking and other factors.
Second, the early symptoms of breast diseases:
1, breast lump:
Breast lump is one of the main symptoms of breast diseases. Breast diseases such as breast hyperplasia, breast fibroma and breast cyst may all cause breast lumps.
2. Overflow:
Overflow refers to the discharge of secretions from. Overflow may be a symptom of cancer, mammary gland hyperplasia, mastitis and other diseases.
3, breast pain:
Breast pain is a common symptom of breast diseases. Breast hyperplasia, mastitis, breast cyst and other diseases may cause breast pain.
4, breast swelling:
Breast swelling is a common symptom of breast diseases. Breast hyperplasia, mastitis and other diseases may cause breast swelling.
5, skin changes:
Abnormal changes such as erythema, itching, skin thickening and skin depression are one of the symptoms of breast diseases. The skin of breast cancer may have abnormal changes such as erosion and skin shrinkage.
Third, men's ways to prevent breast diseases:
1, maintain a healthy lifestyle:
Maintaining a healthy diet, moderate exercise and reducing the intake of tobacco and alcohol will help reduce the risk of breast diseases.
2, regular self-inspection:
Men should also check their breasts regularly and seek medical advice in time if they find any abnormality.
3. Avoid using hormonal drugs:
Hormone drugs may increase the risk of breast diseases in men and should be avoided.
4. Pay attention to personal hygiene:
Keep your breasts dry and clean to avoid infection.
5. Managing chronic diseases:
Chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes can reduce the risk of breast diseases if they are effectively managed.