Fibro-cystic mastopathy is a disease in which there is an overabundance of hormones, leading to a cystic proliferation of tissue, the formation of growths. Usually occurs in women under the age of 50 years.
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- 1 reasons
- 1.1 Video - fibrocystic breasts
- 2 Symptoms
- 2.1 Features symptoms
- 2.2 Video - Symptoms and treatment of mastitis breast
- 3 treatment of fibrocystic breast disease
- 3.1 Power supply correction
- 3.2 Use of correct underwear
- 3.3 Vitamins
- 3.4 Diuretics
- 3.5 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- 3.6 Sedative drugs
- 3.7 Hormone therapy
- 3.8 nonhormonal drugs
- 3.9 Homeopathy
- 3.10 iodine preparations
- 3.11 Surgery
- 3.12 Video - Breast Treatment
reasons
fibrocystic breast disease may develop as a result ofmany predisposing factors. The onset of the disease can be affected by an innate predisposition, a negative ecological situation, and inadequate nutrition.
Note! Hormonal disorders adversely affect the hormonal background, causing dangerous changes in the body.
Common causes that lead to the emergence of fibrocystic mastopathy:
- The absence of sexual contacts associated with psychological disorders.
- Impossibility to have children as a result of abortion, menstrual irregularities. In some cases, fibro-cystic mastopathy affects women who have not breast-fed a baby.
- Pathologies of metabolic processes. The appearance of the disease can affect diabetes, overweight, as well as hyperthyroidism.
- Psychological disorders caused by severe stress.
- Congenital predisposition. The presence of this factor can be clarified by finding out whether there is an appropriate diagnosis with the next of kin.
- Pathologies that negatively affect the organs of the reproductive system. Mastopathy occurs when refusing to treat cystic formations, endometritis.
- A way of life that negatively affects the condition of internal organs. Mastopathy can occur in women who have suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome for a long time and do not have enough time for rest.
- The use of excessive amounts of food, non-compliance with a diet recommended by a doctor, inadequate use of fiber.
Video - Fibrocystic mastopathy
Symptoms
The main manifestations of the disease:
- The presence of places where there are seals in the chest. Usually patients discover them on their own.
- Pain syndrome, localized in the area of the breast. Often patients complain of a painful character, a feeling of heaviness, and other disorders. Pain can be either permanent or periodically.
- Pathological discharge, having a dark or light color, it is also possible the appearance of pus.
- Enlargement of lymph nodes. This symptom does not appear in all patients.
These symptoms may occur periodically, in some cases, patients do not notice all the symptoms. Sometimes the mammary glands grow in size, with painful palpation. Women suffer from edema, the severity of which varies depending on the menstrual cycle.
Take note! Mastopathy can provoke the appearance of headaches, emotional disorders.
Features of
Symptoms 85% of patients complain of severe chest pain - the main symptom of the disease. Sometimes there are discharge from the nipples. These symptoms occur on the eve of menstruation. Seals are also diagnosed, palpation shows their elasticity. Cystic regions are separated from surrounding tissues.
Video - Symptoms and treatment of breast mastopathy
Treatment of fibrocystic mastopathy
In order to guarantee the symptoms of the disease, it is advisable to conduct competent diagnostics, consult a doctor. An integrated approach is used to treat this disease, including changes in the diet, the use of comfortable linen, the use of vitamins, anti-inflammatory and sedatives, in some cases, the use of hormonal and homeopathic medicines.
Correction of food
It is desirable to completely eliminate products that can affect the formation of fibrous tissue, the appearance of fluid in the structure of the cyst. Doctors often recommend completely to refuse coffee, to limit consumption of tea, chocolate, sweet. Many experts believe that any pathology of the mammary gland arises as a secondary phenomenon after the formation of disturbances in the work of the intestine. It is desirable to completely eliminate constipation, normalize the bacterial flora.
If you have been diagnosed with mastopathy, it is advisable to eat food that contains the maximum amount of fiber. Every day eat vegetables and fruits, greens. Drink plenty of water. Get rid of bad habits, in particular, the use of alcohol-containing drinks.
Note! Do not cook too greasy dishes, it is desirable to completely eliminate from the diet products that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract.
Using the right linen
If you suffer from mastopathy, it is advisable to reconsider the entire wardrobe, in particular, linen. Carefully measure your parameters so that you do not get uncomfortable clothes. Pay attention to all the elements of the laundry, make sure that the clothes do not cause discomfort.
Vitamins
Useful trace elements are necessary for improving the immune system, stabilizing the hormonal background, and also activating the endocrine system. Specialists recommend using vitamins B, A, E firstly for mastopathy. Use Aevit ( dosage: 1 capsule per day for 30 days) or Triovit ( dosage: 1 capsule daily for 2 months).
Diuretics
If the disease has not been cured in time, most patients suffer from swelling. Perhaps their distribution throughout the body. To get rid of negative phenomena, it is enough to use light diuretics. It is desirable to abandon the use of medicines, replacing them with special teas based on herbs.
Note! The amount of salt consumed daily should be reduced.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Often, doctors advise using Najz , Diclofenac , which allows you to completely get rid of the pain syndrome. Unpleasant sensations intensify before menstruation. It is advisable to use these medications in the event that you experience severe discomfort. The course of therapy with non-steroid drugs for mastopathy is not provided.
Sedative medicines
Necessary to eliminate psychological stress factors, which allows for a short time to reduce the intensity of the symptoms of the disease. Use infusion of valerian or motherwort .You can use special teas. Many people use tea from sage .To make it, place 1 tsp.shredded herbs in 1/2 tbsp.boiling water, brew, then take 2-3 times a day.
Hormone therapy
If hormonal failure occurs in the body, the functioning of the mammary glands without disturbances is impossible. It is necessary to control the level of estrogens and progesterones. With mastopathy, the number of hormones increases, which causes the growth of mammary glands. Use drugs necessary to suppress estrogen activity. Doctors often prescribe Toremifene and Tamoxifen .
Oral contraceptives are used to suppress the secretion of excessive amounts of hormones, in particular, the Marvelon .With their help, you can eliminate the increased production of almost all female hormones, stabilize the endocrine system.
Non-hormonal drugs
To restore the balance of hormones, to reduce the intensity of mammary gland proliferation, Mammolen is often prescribed. The drug is made on a plant basis, is used when increasing the number of female hormones.
Homeopathy
These drugs help to reduce the amount of prolactin, while not having pronounced side effects. Usually doctors prescribe Remens , Mastodinon .
iodine preparations
Used in this case, if in conjunction with mastopathy, women suffer from abnormalities in the thyroid gland. Doctors prescribe them with expressed hypothyroidism. If the body activates autoimmune mechanisms, these medications are not prescribed. Popular drugs from this group: Jodomarin , Mamoclam .
Surgical treatment
In some cases, drug therapy does not produce the expected effect. A decision is made to conduct a surgical operation. Also, the operation is carried out without fail, if an oncological tumor develops.
Note! To timely detect fibrocystic mastopathy, it is advisable to regularly undergo diagnostic examinations, consult a doctor if symptoms of the disease occur.
Fibrous-cystic mastopathy is characterized by a conditionally favorable prognosis. If you do not treat the disease, the pathology will progress. It is worth starting therapy as early as possible, since the patient's condition with this disease worsens when reaching the age of 30 years. There is a competent treatment, you can avoid the appearance of a cancerous tumor, other complications of mastopathy.