These are problems that are not related to breast cancer:
- Sealing or lump in the breast;
- Pain;
- Discharge from the nipple;
- Retraction of the nipple;
- Skin changes in the breast.
Such complaints are women of all ages. If you there was something from this list, do not panic. There are problems that are not related to breast cancer.
The seal in the mammary gland
If you find yourself in the seal in the breast, you have to go to the doctor.
If you are under 30 years old
30 years old seals in the mammary gland often before menstruation. Most likely the doctor will examine you after a month to compare.
If after a month seal is not passed, then you need to do some additional testing:
- Breast ultrasound;
- breast biopsy. During fine needle biopsy the doctor takes the smallest particles of the breast tissue to examine under a microscope. So detect breast cancer or some other problems;
- Mammograms. This x-ray of the breast. Usually it does not make women less than 30 years, but in some cases, ultrasound does not give enough information.
If you are over 30 years old
At this age often do mammograms. Also do ultrasound and biopsy.
If it turns out that the seal comprises a liquid, it is called a cyst. cysts usually do not cause cancer and other diseases. Cysts are treated only when they hurt or cause discomfort. Treatment generally includes pumping fluid from a cyst with a needle.
If it appears that a solid seal without liquid, the doctor will do a biopsy. It is necessary to find out from which cells and tissues is the seal. Not all seals may be breast cancer.
Pain in the breast
The most common cause of pain - is hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. If it was the hormones, the pain usually occurs in both breasts.
The pain starts a few days before menstruation. This pain is usually not associated with breast cancer.
Some of the hormonal drugs, such as birth control pills, can cause breast pain.
Other causes of pain in the breast include compressive clothes, drinking coffee, smoking and infection. When the mammary gland to infection appears redness and tenderness portion.
If you are worried about pain or think you have an infection, be sure to see your doctor.
Discharge from the nipple
If the juice is released from any fluid or blood, then you need to see a doctor.
May be the following reasons for the selections:
- If a woman gave birth in the last year. Then it will be allocated breast milk or something similar to milk;
- Hormonal disorders;
- Taking certain medications.
Many healthy women, if you try, can squeeze out a small amount of nipple yellowish, greenish or brown liquid. Usually, it does not mean anything. And it is better not to do so.
Problems happen when released many clear or bloody fluid. Or if it happens by itself, without pumping. So what happens in breast cancer.
nipple retraction
Many women have nipples for a while may be involved and for a while protrude. Other women find that the nipples are drawn after they started to breastfeed. These options are considered normal inverted nipples.
It happens that the nipples sticking out and always stuck out, but at some point been drawn for no reason. Then you need to see a doctor. The reasons may be different, but it may be a sign of breast cancer.
Skin Changes in mammary glands
If the skin appeared changes that do not disappear within a few days, you should see a doctor.
This can be:
- Itching, redness and swelling;
- Crusting, and scaling;
- The appearance of dimples, retraction and sunken areas;
- The sealed skin with dimples, similar to orange peel;
Typically, such changes in the skin are not related to a serious problem, but it can sometimes be a sign of breast cancer. It is better to see a doctor.
Every time you have a concern, do not hesitate to contact your doctor.
