Patient's question:
Breast hyperplasia or mastitis? During breastfeeding, due to the inward indentation of the left nipple, milk production was insufficient. During the breastfeeding process, milk extraction was performed, but only a small amount of milk was extracted. Three months after weaning, a lump was suddenly discovered in the left breast, accompanied by pain. The following imaging and blood tests were conducted at the hospital. After receiving five days of anti-inflammatory injections, the lump has not disappeared or significantly increased in size, and the pain has subsided. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Breast hyperplasia generally has that reappears with the menstrual cycle about 80-90% of the time. Your current condition is more likely caused by mastitis... If there is no pain, focus on gentleness. Moreover, from the local condition, the area of inflammation and infection is not very large, so you can focus on anti-inflammatory treatment and apply externally for wet dressing. Observe carefully for three to five days and then have a follow-up ultrasound to check for changes in the condition.Breast hyperplasia is a common gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During medication, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during treatment and pay close attention to cleanliness.