How to Solve These Breast Problems?By CHASE of Cashsee.com
Breast development is the first sign of adolescence in young girls. Usually, breasts
develop as tender bumps under one or both nipples that eventually get bigger over the coming
years. It is quite common for one to be larger than the other, or for one side to develop
before the other.
Breast problems in women include a variety of benign and malignant disorders. pain,
nipple discharge and a solid mass are the most common breast problems about which every woman
must be aware.
Many women with pain or lumps can be signs of cancer, which is the second
leading cause of deaths in women. The earlier cancer is detected, the more easily and
successfully it can be treated.
BREAST PAIN:
Breast pain is very common – perhaps all women have it at some time. It is common to have
painful, heavy, swollen breasts before a menstrual cycle. Both breasts get affected at the same
time and one may feel some kind of discomfort in the armpit or upper arm. In some women, the
pain is so severe that they might have to have to wear a bra at night. The problem usually
starts in the 20s and 30s, and ends by menopause.
Causes –
Some women’s breasts are sensitive to hormonal changes which occurs before her monthly cycle.
To get relief from the pain, one can -
• Wear a soft bra at night.
• Avoid jogging, swimming, or other strenuous exercises.
REDNESS UNDER THE BREASTS -
A red ‘sweat rash’ underneath the breasts, armpits is called intertrigo. It may become sore and
itchy, with some whitish material on it. It is usually a fungal/ bacterial infection caused by
skin-on-skin friction. If one is overweight as well as having large, sagging breasts, the skin
crease underneath them is ideal for the fungus to thrive.
To get relief –
1.Wear a supportive, under wired cotton (allows sweat to evaporate) bra to lift your breasts
up. Under wired styles should be avoided in moist weather, as they tend to trap sweat under the
breasts.
2. Clean carefully under the breasts with a fragrance free soap. Rinse well to ensure no lather
remains in the skin crease. Dry thoroughly but gently, and apply some antiseptic powder.
3. Stop applying cosmetic creams or topical ointments on your own, as you could be sensitive to
any of the ingredients, and the cream could perhaps make it worse.
4. Lose weight, if you are overweight. It might be difficult to eliminate the rash unless you
lose some weight.
TUBEROUS DEFORMITY
This is a disorder of the shape and growth wherein one or both the breasts assume a
constricted shape. The shape is of a narrow base width, much smaller than would be
proportional to the chest, a tight inframammary crease with maybe a herniated or bulging nipple
and areola that is disproportional to the size of the breast.
Treatment involves augmentation surgery - expanding the base width of the with an
implanted prosthesis, lowering the inframammary crease, and reducing the bulging of the nipple
and areola.
SOLID MASSES
Non-cystic masses in women in their reproductive stage that are different from the surrounding
breast tissue require biopsy. The extent of evaluation of a solid mass depends on the
age and risk status of the patient. In the presence of a dominant mass, a normal
mammogram is not sufficient proof of the absence of cancer.
DROOPING BREASTS
It is natural for breasts to droop with age, particularly in women with large breasts who have
had several pregnancies or have been into strenuous physical work. Jogging also causes saggy
breasts as it puts a lot of strain on the delicate supporting tissue. One should be regular in
wearing a supportive sports bra while undergoing such activities as it can help reduce the
severity of the problem.
Lot of cosmetics, gels, creams are available in the market today which tone the and give
it a firm appearance, but that is only temporary. Very droopy breasts can be tightened up by
surgery - called mastopexy. implants have also become a very common surgical method.
INVERTED NIPPLES
In some women, the nipple may not protrude normally. This is due to congenitally shortened
breast ducts. With stimulation, the nipple may emerge from its location within the breast, but
in some patients, even stimulation may not bring the nipple out.
This makes breast-feeding
impossible. Surgery can help bring the nipple out which involves incisions in or at the base of
the nipple. This may allow breast-feeding later in life.
A nipple that suddenly becomes inverted, can be a sign of a cancer underneath, so one should
see a doctor straight away.
NIPPLE DISCHARGE
Nipple discharge is usually harmless and does not signify anything seriously wrong. This may be
whitish or may be yellowish green or almost black.
However, nipple discharge can be a symptom of cancer, if it is bloodstained.
If you are
a man, see a doctor immediately, because the usual cause may be a tumour, which requires treatment.
Some drugs can cause non-bloody nipple discharge such as:
• oral contraceptives
• antidepressants
Some women may also have nipple discharge very early in pregnancy. If the discharge is milky
and coming from both breasts, it can be due to an imbalance of the hormone prolactin.
HAIRY NIPPLES
Coarse, dark hairs around the nipple is quite common. You can either pull them out, or cut them
off close to the skin. The hairs will grow again, so you will have to cut them off again from
time to time.
Hairs round the nipple are nothing to worry about unless one has excess hair on other parts of
the body and periods are irregular. This might be a case of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
ITCHY AND SCALY NIPPLES
Itchy and cracked nipples are perhaps indicative of eczema. It occurs mostly in teenagers and
affects both nipples. A topical steroid cream helps alleviate the condition.
One must consult a doctor if you have eczema on only one nipple, because that can be a sign of
cancer.
It occurs mainly in middle-aged women – symptoms being a pricking or burning feeling.
‘Jogger’s nipple’ is another condition, caused by friction from bra, clothing, especially
during long-distance running. Take care of the nipples by using Vaseline.
BREAST INFECTIONS
Breast infections frequently occur during breast-feeding, and is caused by bacteria infecting
the milk that is within the breast. Prompt treatment with antibiotics resolves the problem
before it becomes very painful or before an abscess develops.
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