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BREAST LUMP

What Causes Breast Lump?

Most breast lumps are noncancerous, which means they are benign. You might be surprised to find a breast lump, but it’s important to remember that it may not affect your long-term health. 

However, a breast lump can be a sign of cancer. It’s wise to always seek a medical evaluation of any lumps or swelling you discover on your breasts.

Although breasts are commonly associated with women, breast tissue is present in both men and women. Your hormones affect this tissue. Hormonal changes can cause lumps to form and, in some cases, to naturally disappear. You can develop breast lumps at any age.

Some babies develop breast lumps due to the estrogen they get from their mothers during birth. These generally clear up as the estrogen leaves their bodies.

Pre-pubescent girls sometimes get breast lumps that feel tender. These usually go away naturally during puberty. Adolescent boys can also get breast lumps during puberty. These are temporary and usually disappear in a few months as well.

Causes of Breast Lumps

There are many possible causes for a lump in your breast, including:

breast cysts, which are soft, fluid-filled sacs
milk cysts, referring to sacs filled with milk that can occur during breast-feeding
fibrocystic breasts, a condition in which breast tissue feels lumpy in texture and is sometimes accompanied by pain
fibroadenoma, meaning noncancerous rubbery lumps that move easily within the breast tissue and rarely become cancerous
hamartoma, which is a benign, tumorlike growth
intraductal papilloma, referring to a small, non-cancerous tumor in a milk duct
lipoma, which is a slow-growing, noncancerous, fatty lump
mastitis, or an infection of the breast
injury
breast cancer
How Your Breasts Should Feel

Breast tissue varies in consistency, with the upper-outer part of your breast being firm and the inner-lower parts feeling somewhat softer. If you are a woman, your breasts can become more tender or lumpy during your menstrual cycle. Breasts tend to get less dense as you get older.

It is important to be familiar with how your breasts normally feel so you are aware of changes. But keep in mind that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend that your doctor teach you how to examine your breasts on your own. That’s because there’s little evidence that breast self-examination reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer. In fact, breast self-examination may cause harm because you’re more likely to find a noncancerous lump, which could be a source of worry. In some cases, this may lead to unnecessary medical procedures to ensure that the lump is benign.

Instead of performing breast self-examination, most experts recommend that women simply be aware of what their breasts normally look and feel like. For example, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that women practice breast self-awareness. You should report any changes or concerns to your doctor.

Signs You Should See a Doctor

Remember, most breast lumps are noncancerous. However, you should make an appointment to see your doctor if:

you discover a new lump
an area of your breast is noticeably different than the rest
a lump does not go away after menstruation
a lump changes or grows larger
your breast is bruised for no apparent reason
the skin of your breast is red or begins to pucker like an orange peel
you have an inverted nipple (if it was not always inverted)
you notice bloody discharge from the nipple.

If you discover lump in your breast, contact us today and free from breast lump without undergoing operations.
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