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Fibroids are not cancerous (benign) and are not dangerous, but can cause discomfort or discomfort due to painful and prominent lumps, especially in the breast. the upper, outer area of the breast. Breast symptoms tend to be most bothersome in the premenstrual period. So how does the breast fibroid removal method work?
1.Symptoms of fibrocystic breast
Signs and symptoms of fibrocystic breast (English name is Fibrocystic breast) include:
These breast lumps or thickening tend to blend into the surrounding breast tissue Breast pain The size of the breasts breast lumps fluctuate with the menstrual cycle Nipple discharge is green or dark brown that easily drains without squeezing Same changes on both sides Increased breast tenderness or lumps from mid-ovulation to just before menstruation. Fibroids are common in women between the ages of 20 and 50 and rarely in postmenopausal women, unless they are on hormone therapy.
When to see a doctor?
Most fibroids do not affect the patient's health, however, seek medical attention if:
You find a new breast lump or a lump that has grown larger There is a pain in the breast that is constant and increasing
2. Causes of fibroids
The exact cause of fibrocystic breasts is currently unknown, but experts suspect that reproductive hormones - especially estrogen, play a role in the development of this disease.
Estrogen có thể là một trong những nguyên nhân gây ra u xơ vú
3. Fibroids and breast cancer
Fibrocystic breast disease does not increase the risk of breast cancer , but changes taking place in the breast may make it more difficult for you or your doctor to determine if a lump is cancerous during a breast exam and Mammography. The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women aged 50 to 74 have a mammogram every two years.
4. Treatment of fibroids
If you have no symptoms of fibroids or your symptoms are mild and not affecting your life, no treatment is needed. But in cases of severe pain or large, painful fibroids, the patient will need to perform treatment by the following method:
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA). The doctor will use a small, hollow needle to drain fluid from the tumor. Removing the fluid will confirm that the lump is a fibroadenoma and that the lump will be flattened to help relieve the patient's discomfort caused by the fibroid. Breast fibroid surgery. This method is only used in cases where the patient has a persistent tumor that does not completely resolve after many fine-needle aspiration or in cases where the doctor suspects that the fibroid has other abnormal features. . During surgery to perform fibroid removal, the doctor will make an incision in the patient's skin in the shape of spokes or in a ring shape following the areola or areas where the scar is difficult to see. Then, the doctor carefully dissects the tumor gently to avoid damage to the mammary gland and nearby tissues. When all the tumors have been removed, the doctor will use the indicator to stop the bleeding
Phẫu thuật bóc nhân xơ vú được sử dụng phổ biến để điều trị u xơ vú
Use pain relievers with over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or prescription medications. Oral contraceptives are intended to lower levels of hormones that affect the cycle leading to fibroids. Vinmec International General Hospital offers a breast cancer screening service that helps customers check and screen for signs of breast cysts as well as risks of breast cancer. In the examination package will include methods of mammography and bilateral breast ultrasound diagnosis for accurate results, assisting doctors in the examination.
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Articles refer to sources: healthline.com, mayoclinic.org
