Patient's question:
At five and a half months of pregnancy, I discovered accessory breasts on both sides of my armpits. Now that my child is two months old, I haven't received treatment yet.Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered yet.
Desired help: I want to know if my child is still breastfeeding and whether it affects the child.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the interference caused by different types of accessory breasts varies. If it is an incomplete accessory breast, which lacks normal breast structure, it does not pose significant health interference. However, if it is a complete accessory breast, as it has the same anatomical structure, physiological characteristics, and pathological changes as a normal breast, it is also affected by female hormones and may secrete a small amount of milk during lactation. Although it is said to have no interference with the child, it may lead to many diseases for you, such as mastitis, breast hyperplasia, or even the threat of breast cancer. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a diagnosis to determine if it is a complete accessory breast. If it is a complete accessory breast, it is best to seek timely treatment to remove it. If it is an incomplete accessory breast, although it does not cause much interference, methods such as massage and liposuction can be used to eliminate the accessory breast, which will certainly give you peace of mind. Wishing you a speedy recovery.