Is it serious if mammary hyperplasia causes armpit pain?

Feb 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Lu

Introduction

In general, the severity of axillary pain caused by mammary hyperplasia mainly depends on the periodicity and intensity of the pain. If the pain is periodic and mild, it is usually not serious. However, if the pain is non-cyclic, persistent, and severe, the condition may be more serious. If discomfort occurs, timely medical attention is recommended.

Generally speaking, the severity of underarm pain caused by mammary hyperplasia mainly depends on the periodicity and intensity of the pain. If the pain is periodic and mild, it usually is not serious. However, if the pain is non-cyclic, persistent, and severe, the condition could be more serious. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

When underarm pain caused by mammary hyperplasia is cyclic and closely related to the menstrual cycle, and the pain is mild—for example, only slight distension occurs before menstruation and the pain significantly subsides after the menstrual period—this condition typically is not serious. During the menstrual cycle, the levels of estrogen and progesterone in a woman's body fluctuate, causing physiological hyperplasia and regression of breast tissue. The breast tissue in the underarm area may also react similarly, causing mild pain, which is a common symptom of mammary hyperplasia.

When underarm pain is non-cyclic, persistent, and severe enough to affect daily life, or is accompanied by symptoms such as swollen underarm lymph nodes, hardened breast lumps, or nipple discharge, the condition might be more serious. It could indicate pathological changes in mammary hyperplasia, such as fibrocystic breast disease, in which the hyperplastic breast tissue forms cysts, and the inflammation might affect the underarm lymph nodes. Therefore, this situation requires attention.

In daily life, women should maintain healthy habits and a positive mindset, avoid excessive fatigue and emotional fluctuations, which can help alleviate the above symptoms and reduce the risk of malignant transformation.

View All

How is breast hyperplasia treated?

In general, mammary gland hyperplasia may be caused by factors such as hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy and lactation, ductal ectasia of the breast, mastitis, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention and follow the doctor's guidance for treatments such as general therapy or medication. In daily life, women should maintain a cheerful mood and avoid prolonged mental stress and anxiety.

View Full Answer

What are the topical medications for breast hyperplasia?

Commonly used topical medications for mammary hyperplasia include Rupixiao Patch, Sanjie Rubi Ointment, Compound Acetic Acid Dexamethasone Cream, Honghua Xiaoyao Ointment, and Xiaozhong Zhitong Tincture, which should be used under medical guidance. If the breast lump becomes harder, pain worsens, or there is nipple discharge, prompt medical attention is recommended. Rupixiao Patch contains ingredients such as dandelion and deer horn.

View Full Answer

How is breast hyperplasia treated?

Breast hyperplasia may be caused by factors such as significant emotional fluctuations, hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, simple breast hyperplasia, cystic breast hyperplasia, and mammary duct ectasia. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the underlying cause, and then improve the condition under a doctor's guidance through general treatment, medication, surgical treatment, and other approaches. In daily life, one should choose loose and comfortable undergarments and avoid wearing overly tight undergarments that may compress the breasts.