Breast Cancer Awareness..

Breast lumps

Breasts lumps can appear at any time during your life. they can be large or small, soft or rubbery, fluid filled or solid. If you find any lumps, please have your doctor check all lumps.

Many women experience the following types of lumps during their life.

Generalised breast lumpiness

Also called fibrocystic changes or fibrocystic disease. Your breasts may feel tender, painful or swollen. Lumpy breasts become more obvious as you approach middle age. Such lumpiness is often described as glandular or nodular and usually occurs in both breasts.

Fibroadenoma

This is the most common solid lump found in women of any age. It is caused by the over development of fibrous tissue in the breast. Where is no need to remove a fibroadenoma unless it becomes painful or very large. If you develop one after the age of 30, your doctors may advise you to have it removed. Removing a fibroadenoma is a simple procedure and it can be done as an outpatient.

Cysts

These are swollen, fluid filled sacs, which often become enlarged, tender and painful just before your period. They can disappear on their own, if they don't, they should be checked by a doctor as soon as possible.

Nipples Changes

Inversion

This is where the nipple turns in on itself. Some women are born with inverted nipples and this is quite normal. However, if a nipple changes direction or become turned in, it may mean there is an underlying problem. A doctor should always check this change.

Discharge

Milky discharge, can occur after breast feeding, has ceased or if you are taking certain medications.

Yellow or green discharge, this can indicate an infection caused by blocked ducts and may require a course of antibiotics, consult your doctor for further information.

Next page for further information on nipple changes and more

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