{"id":1644,"date":"2022-07-27T07:14:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T07:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-rafflesmedical.jaysoft.asia\/?p=1644"},"modified":"2024-06-26T05:18:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T05:18:21","slug":"decoding-breast-lumps-bumps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/decoding-breast-lumps-bumps\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding Breast Lumps & Bumps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Should you start panicking if you feel\u00a0a lump or bump in your breast?\u00a0The good news is that nine out of 10\u00a0breast lumps are not cancerous. Normal\u00a0breasts can feel lumpy which is due to\u00a0normal changes in breast tissue that\u00a0occur during development.\u00a0Benign breast lumps do not\u00a0necessarily require any treatment,\u00a0although treatment may be\u00a0recommended if the lump is\u00a0particularly large, is getting\u00a0bigger, or is causing other\u00a0symptoms such as pain.<\/p>\n

Medication can often help relieve\u00a0breast pain, and antibiotics can treat\u00a0any bacterial infections that may\u00a0have caused the lump to develop.\u00a0In some cases, a needle may need\u00a0to be used to drain away any fluid\u00a0or pus within the breast lump. Local\u00a0anaesthetic will be used to numb the\u00a0area being treated so you don\u2019t feel any\u00a0pain while this is carried out.\u00a0Occasionally,\u00a0surgery<\/a>\u00a0may be carried out to cut\u00a0out the lump. This will normally be done\u00a0under general anaesthetic (where you are\u00a0asleep) and you will usually be able to go home the same day.<\/p>\n

Here are several types of lumps and bumps,\u00a0and what to do if you find one<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

A single lump that\u2019s hard on the outside, squishy on the inside<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What it is:<\/span><\/b>\u202fThis is usually a cyst. They feel like a solid oval-shaped mass and typically occur as a distinct, solitary lump. It\u2019s important to have a cyst diagnosed to make sure that it is not a breast cancer lump.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Tender,<\/p>\n

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Tender, lumpy breasts<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What it is:<\/span><\/b>\u202fPainful, lumpy breasts may occur about 14 days before the onset of your period. This can also be triggered by stress, or the consumption of excess salt or caffeine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"A<\/p>\n

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A firm, unmovable hard lump in the breast with redness<\/strong><\/p>\n

What it is:<\/strong>\u00a0Known as mastitis or breast abscess, a hard lump in the breast with redness over it could mean you have a deep infection. This is especially if it is accompanied with breast pain and a fever, so get checked by your doctor.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

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A small, solid round lump that can be moved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What it is:\u00a0<\/strong>It is often a fibroadenoma, beign and usually painless condition. It commonly appears as a single lump that feels like a small rubber ball inside the breast tissue and can be easily moved around. Be sure to meet your doctor for a biopsy to determine if it is really benign.<\/p>\n

Check yourself<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Stand<\/p>\n

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Standing Before a Mirror<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Examine your breasts with your arms up, down and resting on your hips.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do look out for any signs of dimpling, puckering or change in skin texture.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"In<\/p>\n

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In The Shower<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use three or four fingers of your right hand to explore your left breast thoroughly, working around the breast in a circular motion.<\/p>\n

Do squeeze your nipples for any discharge.<\/p>\n

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\"Lying<\/p>\n

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Lying Down<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of examining your breasts in the shower, you may like to repeat the same examination technique while lying down.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do remember to check under your nipples as well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can you do if you find one?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t risk it \u2013 ask your doctor or\u202f <\/span><\/span>gynaecologist <\/span><\/span><\/span>\u202ffor a clinical breast exam and consider a <\/span>diagnostic <\/span><\/span>mammogram<\/span><\/span>\u202fand \/ or ultrasound. All lumps should be carefully monitored for changes, as fibrocystic breasts put you at increased risk for\u202f <\/span><\/span>breast cancer<\/span><\/span>. Be diligent about regular self-exams and yearly clinical exams. Report any changes immediately to your doctor.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Should you start panicking if you feel\u00a0a lump or bump in your breast?\u00a0The good news is that nine out of 10\u00a0breast lumps are not cancerous. Normal\u00a0breasts can feel lumpy which is due to\u00a0normal changes in breast tissue that\u00a0occur during development.\u00a0Benign breast lumps do not\u00a0necessarily require any treatment,\u00a0although treatment may be\u00a0recommended if the lump is\u00a0particularly large, […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1648,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-highlight","category-womens-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1644","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1644"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1644\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4229,"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1644\/revisions\/4229"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.rafflesmedical.vn\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

The goal of performing regular breast self-examination is not to be your own doctor, but to detect significant changes and developments, as well as reduce the risk of developing\u202f<\/span><\/span>breast cancer<\/span><\/span><\/a>. There are many ways to conduct an examination, with each position giving you different angles to inspect. We show you some of\u202fthe ways:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n