What are the symptoms of breast disease?

Breast diseases can encompass various conditions, including inflammation, benign tumors, and malignant tumors such as breast cancer. Common symptoms of breast disease include: 1. **Lumps**: Feeling a hard mass or lump within the breast, which may be single or multiple, sometimes with clear borders and sometimes irregular. 2. **Breast pain**: Cyclical breast pain is common before and after menstruation; however, persistent non-cyclical pain should be noted. 3. **Skin changes**: The breast skin may develop a dimpled texture resembling an orange peel (peau d'orange), redness, or thickening. 4. **Nipple changes**: The nipple may retract, become inflamed, or discharge fluid, especially if the discharge is bloody. 5. **Changes in breast shape or size**: Sudden changes in the overall shape or size of the breast. 6. **Swollen axillary lymph nodes**: If the tumor invades lymphatic vessels, it may cause enlargement of the lymph nodes in the armpit. If you notice any of the above symptoms, especially new or unusual changes, seek medical evaluation promptly.