2023-08-15 05:25:17
alleviate doubts How dangerous is a cyst in the breast or cyst?
clear doubts, relieve anxiety When a woman finds something abnormal in her breast due to fear that the lump found will be dangerous And fear that they will get a cyst on the breast or how much the risk of breast cancer
Get to know “Breast water cyst”
A breast cyst or cyst (Cyst) occurs when a woman’s body prepares to breastfeed every month according to the menstrual cycle. by female hormones make the milk sac expand Small amounts of milk are produced in the bag. And if there is no fertilization there is no pregnancy. when menstruation Hormone levels will drop. Causing these water bags to collapse as well But sometimes there are still some sacs that swell. Therefore, we can see a cyst from ultrasound.
Symptoms when a cyst occurs
The cyst in the breast is like a balloon. You may be able to feel a lump in your breast. which if water increases The surface tension will be greater. resulting in pain Most often it is during the high hormones. is before menstruation
When the cyst expands to regarding 1-2 centimeters in size, we can often feel the lump. Most often remember to suck out the water with a small needle. The cube will collapse and disappear. And sometimes it can happen once more. Therefore, it must be repeated several times.
Method of diagnosis
1. Diagnosis by a doctor Initially, doctors can diagnose cysts. or cyst in the breast immediately by palpation of the lump If the patient’s cyst develops on the skin or in the breast area, it can be palpated for diagnosis. However, this method cannot determine whether the detected lump is a lump or a cyst, so other methods of examination should be performed for further confirmation.
2. Diagnosis by ultrasound breast (Ultrasound Breast) It is a breast examination by sending high-frequency sound waves into the breasts. Then the sound waves will be reflected back to the machine to show the differences in tissues that are found normal or abnormal and can also tell whether What’s wrong is a cyst or loaf
3. Diagnosis with a mammogram (Digital Mammogram) It is an examination of the mammary glands using a special type of radiation similar to X-rays. In which the mammogram will project 2 images of the breast on each side, including taking from the top and side, totaling 4 images, in which the doctor will be able to see details of the tissue, mammary glands, fat, calcifications and small lumps. which can be precisely positioned
4. Using a needle to pierce the breast to see the fluid for examination In this way, the doctor will pierce and suck the fluid. out of the cyst If the aspirated fluid is not contaminated with blood, further testing is not necessary.
treatment
If the patient has no pain or pain, treatment may not be needed. But may follow up to check the size of the cyst whether it has changed or not. But if it is a cyst or a cyst with pain and a large lump, the doctor may recommend the patient to treat according to the method that is suitable for each patient as follows:
1. Penetration with a needle The doctor will pierce and suck out the water inside. When the water is sucked out, the symptoms will improve. After the water has been pierced, regarding 50% will not return, but another 50% has a chance to return. In which, if the symptoms persist, the puncture may be performed 1-2 more times.
2. Use of hormones The use of birth control pills to adjust hormone levels in the body And menstruation may help reduce the occurrence of cysts on the breast. Stopping hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women can also help.
3. Surgery. In some patients, surgery is required, for example, with quite a lot of symptoms. or having a suction puncture and blood found or suspected cancer risk
However, a cyst in the breast or breast cysts cannot be prevented But patients can take care of the illness by themselves to prevent the disease from progressing further. Advise patients with breast cysts or breast cysts to wear a sports bra. or bra used following surgery to help support the breasts and help not feel uncomfortable If you feel pain in the cyst or cyst Warm, cold, or ice packs can be applied to relieve pain. And take painkillers as recommended by your doctor, such as paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. such as aspirin or naproxen
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