Patient's question:
My friend's little girl is 4 years old this year. It is said that she was born with inverted nipples. In the past two days, when the child's parents were bathing her, they found that her right nipple was deeply inverted, and there was a lump under the nipple when touched. The child said it didn't hurt, but they don't know the reason. Should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: This is a normal physiological phenomenon. Nipple inversion is related to many factors, depending on the individual's developmental condition. Breast inversion in children often resolves on its own in adulthood.Advice: The occurrence of lumps is generally considered to be related to changes in hormone levels. For children, this is primarily associated with hormonal changes caused by diet. In modern animal-based foods, many contain hormone additives. Therefore, long-term consumption of unsafe meat may lead to changes in hormone levels, potentially causing breast lumps and breast development.
Lifestyle care: It is important to prioritize dietary safety, especially when consuming meat. Since it is unavoidable to encounter meat containing hormone additives in daily life, it is recommended to primarily adopt a vegetarian diet.