What are the common diseases of the breast?
Disease description:
I've recently been feeling a stabbing pain in my breasts, and it's slightly painful when touched or pressed. I haven't had a specific examination yet. What are the common breast diseases?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
The most common condition in daily life is cystic hyperplasia of the breast. Most typical cases present with cyclical breast pain and swelling, particularly noticeable just before menstruation, with symptoms easing or disappearing after the period starts. The second condition is mastitis, which mostly occurs during lactation due to milk stasis combined with nipple damage, allowing bacterial invasion and infection. It requires active anti-inflammatory treatment and, when necessary, incision and drainage. The third is breast cancer; once diagnosis is confirmed, a comprehensive treatment strategy must be implemented based on tumor stage and molecular subtype, including surgery, endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy.
