Diffuse breast characterized by multiple tumors in the breast, often - small size and intense growth of connective tissue. Most tumors at the variety of mastitis are cysts - a cavity filled with liquid: this form of the disorder known as diffuse cystic mastopathy.

Who has the most likely development of diffuse mastopathy?

This disorder most often occurs in women with a family history are diseases such as breast cancer Breast Cancer: Myths and Facts Or benign tumors in the breast. Especially high probability of disease of diffuse mastopathy in women whose mothers or sisters suffering from this disorder. In addition, breast very often ill women do not give birth to children suffering from severe premenstrual syndrome, as well as those who have had miscarriages. As these factors are associated with diffuse mastopathy is unknown, but the causes of this disorder, despite numerous studies, still remain unresolved.

Symptoms of diffuse mastopathy

Most women show signs of diffuse mastitis during breast self-examination that women of childbearing age is recommended at least once a month. In any form of mastitis seals usually occur in both breasts, though, if you find it only in one breast, do not get too excited - benign breast tumors are far more common malignancies.

To diffuse mastitis characterized by numerous small seals, as opposed to one or two major nodes in the chest. These tumors tend to be easy to move under the pressure of the fingers - during the inspection did not feel as if they were rooted to the spot. The pressure on the nodules can cause discomfort or pain, but in most cases, is not very strong.

Other symptoms of diffuse mastitis can be: total breast tenderness (and not just in the field of seals), and discharge from the nipple. Symptoms of this disorder usually become more pronounced for a week or a few days before the onset of menstruation. When you see any symptoms of diffuse mastopathy need to see a doctor.

How to conduct a breast self-examination

Such a survey should be carried out as a perfectly healthy women and those who have been identified breast. The first time will be able to detect suspicious growths, the second - to notice the change size or shape nodes, as well as the emergence of new seals; In both cases, as soon as possible go to the doctor.

The survey is best carried out in the bathroom, pre-soaking the breast skin and lathered hands - so it will be easier to identify any changes in the texture of the breast tissue. Most doctors believe that the ideal time to survey - the fifth to the seventh day after the end of the month; then seal the easiest way to find out. Palpate each breast with the opposite hand (right breast - left hand, left - right), slowly running his fingers in a circle on the skin. You also need to examine the armpits. Do not palpate both breasts at the same time - so you can miss small tumors, which are often in diffuse mastopathy.

At the end you need to carry out a visual examination - carefully examine the chest in the mirror, paying attention to any changes in breast contour, its shape, and so on.

How to diagnose diffuse mastopathy

If in the course of breast self-examination, you identify any seals, the doctor will also conduct breast palpation to determine the approximate size of the tumors and their location. An experienced doctor can quite accurately differentiate nodules that are characteristic of diffuse mastopathy, from those who are breast cancer, although the definitive diagnosis of one palpation, of course, is not enough. After an initial inspection appointed ultrasound or x-ray of the breast. If found to be a cyst, as often happens in diffuse mastopathy, can be performed needle aspiration - In this procedure, the liquid is extracted from the cyst, after which it is sent for analysis.

Treatment of diffuse mastopathy

If diffuse breast asymptomatic or the symptoms become severe just before menstruation, doctors usually prefer not to prescribe medication. However, patients will need to continue to conduct breast examination once a month, as well as undergo a medical examination every six months or a year.

If treatment is still required, it is most often aimed at relieving symptoms. Discomfort or mild chest pain Chest pain   can be removed by using warm or cold compresses, as well as the proper selection of clothes and underwear when diffuse symptoms of mastitis are the most severe, it is recommended to wear a supportive bra, and a couple of days to abandon the tight clothes.

Reducing the amount of fluid in the body before menstruation also helps relieve the symptoms of diffuse mastopathy. The easiest way to achieve this - severely limit their salt intake. You can also take diuretics, but this should only be done on the recommendation of a physician. You can also reduce the consumption of fatty foods (it helps the liver to better process the hormones), to use less alcohol and stop smoking. Vitamin E and B vitamins also alleviates the symptoms of diffuse mastopathy.

Some patients diagnosed with diffuse disease of the breast, is assigned to hormonal drugs - in most cases combined oral contraceptives. Surgery is rarely used - only in cases where the seal in the chest The seal in the chest - a reason to see a doctor   rapidly increasing and / or cause symptoms, which can not cope in other ways.

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