What causes lumps and pain inside the breast after weaning?
Apr 10, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Xiaopeng
Introduction
Hard lumps and pain inside the breast after weaning may be caused by milk stasis, acute mastitis, or mammary gland hyperplasia. They may result from continued milk secretion without adequate emptying of the breasts, leading to milk accumulation. Milk stasis may become infected with pathogens, causing acute mastitis. Additionally, large emotional fluctuations or physical fatigue during weaning may contribute to the development of mammary gland hyperplasia.
Breast lumps accompanied by pain after weaning may be caused by milk stasis, acute mastitis, or mammary gland hyperplasia. Timely treatment is recommended to prevent worsening symptoms.
1. Milk Stasis
This may occur when milk continues to be secreted without adequate emptying of the breasts, leading to milk accumulation, breast swelling, and associated pain. Applying warm compresses and gentle massage may help alleviate symptoms.
2. Acute Mastitis
Milk stasis may lead to bacterial infection, causing acute inflammation of the mammary ducts and resulting in acute mastitis, which manifests as breast swelling and pain. Treatment typically follows medical advice and includes antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules, ampicillin capsules, or cefixime capsules.
3. Mammary Gland Hyperplasia
During weaning, large emotional fluctuations or physical fatigue may cause elevated estrogen levels, stimulating the mammary ducts and leading to mammary gland hyperplasia, which results in breast lumps and pain. According to a doctor's recommendation, medications such as Rupixiao tablets, Rukang pills, or Danpi Xiaoyao Powder may be used to improve symptoms.
Avoid wearing ill-fitting bras and maintain a light diet to promote symptom relief.
