What is a breast lump?

Breast self-examination skills and techniques breast self-examination is divided into three steps: the first step: preoperative examination. First of all, you stand in front of the mirror, bare your upper body, and hang your arms at your sides to observe the shape of your breasts. It is very important to know the appearance of your normal breasts. Once there is anything abnormal in the appearance of your breasts, you can detect it. However, it is not unusual for one breast to be slightly larger than the other. Then, raise your arms above your head and turn your body to see if the shape of your breasts has changed. Then, slowly turn your body around with your hands akimbo to see if there are depressions, redness or skin damage on your nipples and breasts. Finally, put your palms on your hips, press down hard and turn your body at the same time, which will make the outline of your breasts clear. Pay attention to observe whether there is any abnormal change in the shape of the breast. If abnormal changes are found, it is necessary to compare with the other side to see whether the breasts on both sides are symmetrical. If it is asymmetrical, we should be vigilant and seek medical advice in time. Step 2: Check the posture or sitting position. Raise your left hand to your head first, and then check your left chest with your right hand. The correct range of breast examination: up to the subclavian bone, down to the sixth rib, anterolateral axillary and medial sternum. The correct method of examination: put three fingers together, start from the top of the breast 12 (compare the breast to a clock), press your fingertips against the skin clockwise, and do a circular massage examination. Return to 12 after each inspection, and move the second lap down by 2 cm. The third examination is to check the whole breast to the nipple. Don't leave your fingers off the skin during the inspection, and apply force evenly. It is advisable to grasp the strength with which your fingers can touch the ribs. This method is called shiatsu circular massage. After examining the left breast, put your right hand behind your head and examine the right breast with your left hand. The examination method is the same as above. After checking the whole breast, gently lift the nipple with the index finger, middle finger and thumb and squeeze it to check whether there is secretion. If you find secretions, you should go to the hospital for further examination. Step 3: Check the prone position. Lie flat on the bed with a small pillow or folded towel on the shoulder, so that the whole breast is flat on the chest wall, so as to check whether there is any abnormal lump in the breast. Because the breasts droop when sitting or standing, especially obese women, it is easy to miss the diagnosis of the mass in the lower half of the breast, so it is also necessary to check the supine position. The scope and method of inspection are the same as those of sitting or standing. Another point, but also pay attention to whether there is a lump or lymph node enlargement under the armpit, which is sometimes a symbol of breast lesions. What are the precautions in the inspection process? Precautions during the inspection include: the palm, an important "tool" for inspection, must be cleaned, the nails should be cut flat to avoid scratching the skin, and some lubricating oil can be applied to the breast first to facilitate sliding inspection. Move gently, and carefully check your breasts and armpits from observation to palpation. So, how often is the best time to check properly? Gynecologists tell us that it is best for women to have an examination on the 7th 7- 10/0 day of menstruation every month, while postmenopausal women and pregnant women should have a continuous self-examination on a fixed day every month. What should I do if I really find a lump in my breast? If there is a lump, don't panic. Gynecologists say that when women feel a lump in their breasts, don't panic first. Most masses are not malignant, but common benign tumors. However, if you find a lump during self-examination, don't take it lightly. The expert also said: "When you touch a lump, you should see a doctor immediately. The doctor will conduct a detailed examination of the armpits and breasts, and will also arrange mammography and ultrasound diagnosis to determine the existence of the mass and the possibility of lesions. " Breast Pain-Early Signs of Breast Hyperplasia. Girls may have a similar experience. Sometimes I feel breast pain and dull pain, but there is no other discomfort. Generally, I don't go to see a doctor. Some people even think that this is the development of breasts, which can increase the beauty of women's lines. But, dear girls, do you think swelling and dull pain may be the initial manifestations of breast hyperplasia? In fact, hyperplasia of mammary glands accounts for more than 75% of breast diseases, and it is the most common type of breast diseases, which occurs after puberty in women. Annoying hyperplasia of mammary glands is mainly manifested as breast lump and breast pain. About 80% of patients have symptoms of breast pain, sometimes pain, tingling, sometimes amenorrhea pain, dull pain or tenderness, and the performance is often unstable, which can often be aggravated before menstruation, fatigue or weather changes. However, most diseases like this are stubborn, so how to prevent them before they happen? Beauty teaches you three tricks: (1): Maintain emotional stability and reduce excessive mental stimulation. According to the survey, 85% of the patients had bad mood changes, increased mental stimulation level and endocrine disorders before they got sick. Girls should pay attention! (2) Adhere to the combination of work and rest. In the survey, the occurrence rate of units where intellectuals are concentrated is high, which is closely related to the occupations that intellectuals are engaged in. In addition to taking care of the family, intellectual women also hold important positions in the unit and work hard. No wonder the incidence rate is high. Therefore, girls should pay attention to "fighting" in Boli, and don't forget to rest more, travel and play ball. This is a good way to relieve psychological and physical stress. (3): If you have a BB girl, don't forget to insist on breastfeeding, because breastfeeding can dredge your breasts and greatly reduce the occurrence of breast hyperplasia. In fact, breastfeeding is also good for restoring body shape, so why not girls? What is the closest relationship with breasts? I believe the girls shouted out immediately: "It's a bra!" Yes! That's right. Women wearing bras can not only show their beauty, but also protect their breasts. However, improper wearing of the bra can also cause nipple invagination: the reason for nipple invagination is that the length of the bra is shorter than the bust, which makes the bra tightly press the breast, affects the blood circulation of the breast, and also presses the nipple, making it flat or even invaginate. Nipple invagination will affect breastfeeding in the future, and there will be inflammation of mammary duct, and even fistula and sinus will be formed. Breast blockage: the bra clings to the nipple, and when people are active, the nipple rubs the bra fiber, making the fiber twist into cocoon silk and enter the breast. Over time, the breast is blocked, which affects breastfeeding in the future and causes mastitis. Breast pain: If you use a tight bra for a long time, there will be poor blood supply and fibrosis in the compressed part under the breast, forming a cord-like hypertrophy, which is tenderness according to it. Mammography shows thick embolic veins with groove marks. This is superficial thrombophlebitis. Besides, the suspenders and shoulder straps of some bras are too narrow. At work, the upper limbs and chest and back are constantly moving, and the narrow straps rub the skin for a long time, which will cause shoulder pain and discomfort. In severe cases, it will also cause shoulder and back muscles to age. Also, don't wear the bra for too long. Women who wear bras for a long time are prone to breast cancer. Women who wear bras for more than 12 hours a day are much more likely to develop breast cancer than women who don't wear bras for more than 12 hours, especially those who wear strapless bras and pull their breasts up! Reasonable selection of bra makes Shuangfeng healthier. To prevent the above breast diseases caused by bras, we must choose a suitable bra according to the chest circumference. The material of the bra should be soft and supportive. Good breathability, it is best not to use a bra made of chemical fiber. Bras should be washed and changed frequently. Keep it clean. Relax the bra at night, so that the muscles of the breast and chest and back can be "rested", which is conducive to smooth local blood circulation. The other is to choose a larger bra than a smaller one, and never tie the breast too tightly, which will affect its blood circulation. Try to reduce the time of wearing a bra every day, preferably not more than twelve hours. At present, there are some bras with health care function on the market, which have a certain effect on preventing breast diseases. You might as well try excellent products. So, is it enough to choose a bra for breast health care? Of course, not only that, but also pay attention; (1) Pay attention to the cleaning of breasts, and often clean breasts, especially nipple areola, which is especially important for those with congenital nipple depression. (2) Pay attention to relieve your stress in time, keep your spirit smooth and avoid endocrine disorders. (3) Pay attention to protecting breasts from accidental injuries, especially when teasing children on crowded buses. (4) Adequate nutrition to keep breast muscles strong and fat full. (5) Sit up straight and maintain an elegant posture, especially when you can't hold your chest. It is necessary to hold your chest, raise your head, abdomen and straighten your knees, so that beautiful breasts can stand proudly and women's elegance can be fully displayed. (6) The last point is what we mentioned above. We should check our breasts regularly. When we feel unwell or find problems in the examination, we should see a doctor in time to diagnose and treat various breast diseases at an early stage. Attachment: Whether the test item of "Care for Breast Health" is 1. Whether to conduct breast self-examination regularly every month. 2. Whether to conduct specialist examination regularly every year. Do you have a mammogram once or twice a year? 4. Whether to do breast ultrasound once a year or two. 5. Whether there are breast skin changes, such as peeling, eczema, depression, orange peel-like changes, redness, ulcers, etc. 6. Whether to touch the breast lump or abnormal swelling. 7. Do you feel swollen axillary lymph nodes and swollen cervical lymph nodes? 8. Whether the breast is sunken. 9. Whether there is abnormal secretion. Note: If you answer "Yes" to questions 5-9, you must see a specialist (obstetrics and gynecology, surgery) immediately. Vacuum vent valve