Patient's question:
My aunt has been feeling some discomfort in her breasts these past few days, always experiencing a sense of fullness and pain. She has heard of mastitis before and thinks her condition is somewhat similar to it. However, others say it might be due to breast hyperplasia. So, is this symptom mastitis or breast hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Generally, there is a sense of tenderness or fullness in the breasts. Most cases may be considered as many cases of fibrocystic breast changes, and in a very small number of cases, if it is relatively severe, the possibility of many cases of mastitis should also be considered. From a TCM perspective, it may be due to some stagnation of Qi. It is also recommended to go to a specialized hospital for examination. In daily life, you can take appropriate herbal medicines for regulating Qi and relieving pain. Please follow the doctor's advice regarding specific medication. You can also gently massage the affected area.