How to treat breast hyperplasia?

Written by Zou Fu Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on December 15, 2024
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For breast hyperplasia, oral medication can be taken, such as some traditional Chinese medicine formulations that also have effects like activating blood circulation to remove blood stasis, softening lumps, and dispersing nodules, such as Ruhe Sanjie tablets. One can also use traditional Chinese medicine orally to regulate the condition, which generally includes herbs that soothe the liver and relieve depression, soften lumps and disperse nodules, or strengthen the spleen. Moreover, for breast hyperplasia, it is recommended to maintain a good mood and eat fewer soy products, as there is a certain relationship between breast hyperplasia and estrogen, and soy products may contain estrogen, such as soybeans. It is also crucial to maintain a positive mindset. Breast hyperplasia, in many cases, might not require treatment; it is suggested to have a follow-up every 3 to 6 months. If accompanied by severe breast pain, oral medication can be taken for adjustment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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Symptoms of breast hyperplasia

Breast hyperplasia usually manifests as cyclical symptoms such as swelling, pain, and tenderness that often occur or worsen before menstruation and may decrease or disappear after menstruation. Minor cases might not be a concern for patients, but severe cases can affect daily life and work. Symptoms might include pain in one or both breasts, which can extend to the shoulders, upper limbs, or shoulder blades. Additionally, a small number of people might experience nipple discharge, which could be milky, clear, yellow-green, or brown in color.

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What should I do if I have breast hyperplasia?

In clinical practice, based on different pathological types, breast hyperplasia can generally be divided into simple breast hyperplasia and cystic breast hyperplasia, and the treatment methods are different. For simple breast hyperplasia: If there are no symptoms such as pain, we generally do not use drug treatment. Maintaining a regular lifestyle, relaxing, eating less high-fat food, and drinking fewer caffeinated beverages are all beneficial. If the pain affects normal life and work, it needs to be treated in a timely manner to relieve the pain. Surgery is generally not recommended unless the growth mass cannot rule out malignancy. As for the treatment of cystic breast hyperplasia: If the cyst is small and the symptoms are mild, endocrine treatment can be carried out; If the cyst is large, has compression symptoms, or ultrasound suggests that the cyst wall is locally thickened, has abundant blood supply, or there are tumors attached to the cyst wall, or the patient is greatly stressed about cancer, surgical treatment can be considered.

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What is good to eat for breast hyperplasia?

Breast hyperplasia patients can eat pretty much anything. However, dietary considerations should be kept in mind. It is best to avoid high-fat, greasy, spicy, stimulative, and high-calorie foods as much as possible. You should consume more high-fiber and whole grain foods. The diet should be high in protein and fiber, and nutritionally rich, including plenty of vegetables and fruits. Meals should be well-balanced, and it's advisable to avoid spicy, stimulative, and greasy foods. Foods that nourish the blood, moisten the lungs, and relieve cough can also be beneficial.

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Breast hyperplasia massage technique

Massaging the breasts can maintain good blood circulation within the breasts and assist in the treatment of breast hyperplasia. Apply olive oil to the breasts and then start massaging. Step 1: With the thumb on one side and the other four fingers together on the other side, spread the web between thumb and index finger. Push from the outer sides of both breasts towards the center to prevent the breasts from expanding outward. Do 30 pushes on each side. Step 2: Keep the same hand shape, starting with the left breast. The left hand pushes the left breast from the outside toward the center. After reaching the center, use the right hand to push up the left breast from below to the collarbone area. This means both hands are alternately pushing the left breast. Repeat this 30 times and then switch to the right breast. This massaging method is very important for treating breast hyperplasia. Step 3: Shape your hands like a cup, with fingers slightly apart, enough to cover the breasts. Lean forward slightly, cover the breasts with both hands, and lift from the bottom (not lower part) towards the nipple. Repeat this 20 times. Step 4: Massage around the breasts in a circular motion, until all the remaining essential oil on the chest is absorbed. A special reminder: Patients with larger cysts should not massage, as excessive force may cause the cysts to rupture.

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What foods should be eaten more for mammary gland hyperplasia?

After breast hyperplasia occurs, patients need to pay attention to their diet. They should avoid consuming high-fat, greasy, spicy, and high-calorie stimulating foods as much as possible. It is appropriate to eat more high-fiber and coarse grain foods. Moreover, the patient's diet should include high-protein, high-vitamin, and nutritionally rich foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits and arrange meals reasonably, avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods. It is also important to maintain a relaxed mood.