How is breast hyperplasia treated?

Nov 11, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, my breasts have been somewhat swollen and painful, with nodules present, possibly indicating mammary hyperplasia. How should this be treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Dapeng

Hyperplasia of the breast is a common breast disease, mainly manifested as breast distension and pain, nodules, and other symptoms. The treatment of mammary hyperplasia usually involves a comprehensive approach, primarily including the following aspects:

1. For patients with mild symptoms, traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine can be used to regulate endocrine function, such as medications containing estrogen or progesterone receptor modulators, to alleviate symptoms.

2. Lifestyle adjustments include maintaining regular作息 (作息 means作息 time or rest schedule, but it's repeated here and might be better translated as作息作息 should be translated as rest and activity patterns or作息 refers to sleep patterns, so maybe "maintaining regular rest and activity patterns"), engaging in moderate exercise, avoiding excessive fatigue and mental stress, and following a balanced diet to reduce caffeine and alcohol intake, all of which can help improve symptoms.

3. Psychological counseling: Emotional fluctuations are one of the important factors affecting endocrine function. Reducing psychological stress through methods such as psychological counseling and relaxation training has a positive effect on alleviating breast hyperplasia.

4. Regular breast examinations, including self-examinations and professional medical check-ups, should be conducted to detect any changes in condition promptly.

5. For patients with obvious masses, severe pain, or a risk of malignancy, surgical removal of the affected tissue may be necessary.

During treatment, patients also need to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, such as eating a light diet, keeping regular作息 (rest and activity patterns), and avoiding excessive fatigue, to promote recovery. Additionally, regular follow-up visits are very important to monitor any changes in the condition.