Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Today, our company organized a physical examination and found mild breast hyperplasia. However, I have no symptoms, and it doesn't hurt. What are the causes of this condition? How should I treat it now? What should I pay attention to??Doctor's answer:
Western medicine generally believes that this condition is related to mental and endocrine disorders, while traditional Chinese medicine refers to it as "rasheng" (breast nodules), considering it primarily caused by liver qi stagnation, though it can also result from imbalances in the (chongren) system. Patients often experience obvious breast lumps and pain, accompanied by symptoms such as chest tightness, belching, restlessness, and fatigue.Generally speaking, when the symptoms of breast hyperplasia are mild—such as mild premenstrual breast tenderness, scattered small granular nodules in the breast, and no impact on work or daily life—wearing a bra to support the breasts can alleviate the discomfort. No medication is needed, and only clinical observation is required. If there are no significant changes, a check-up with a specialist every six months to a year is recommended. When symptoms are severe and affect work or daily life, different treatments should be administered based on the specific condition. Common treatment methods include:
- Traditional Chinese medicine treatments, such as oral herbal medicine, topical applications, and acupuncture;
- Western medicine treatments, such as oral hormone drugs, iodine preparations, and other symptomatic medications;
- Surgical treatments, such as breast lump removal or simple mastectomy.