Patient's question:
Nipple inversion, only the areola is visible, what's going on?Doctor's answer:
Guidance: Your condition is classified as nipple retraction. In terms of its pathogenesis, Traditional Chinese Medicine believes it is primarily related to the liver, spleen, and stomach. The nipple belongs to the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian, while the breast is governed by the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. The normal development of the breast relies entirely on the proper regulation and dredging of liver qi, the nourishment and generation provided by the spleen and stomach, abundant qi and blood, and plump breasts. When qi flow is harmonious, milk secretion is balanced. If the nipple does not protrude, it is usually due to unregulated liver qi causing stagnation and the spleen's failure to rise, leading to sinking. It is recommended that you visit a gynecological department in the hospital for examination and receive appropriate treatment based on the doctor's diagnosis.