thickened, slightly more prominent area in breast that's different from surrounding breast tissue
redness, dimpling or pitting of the skin of breast
one breast larger than the other
nipple changes
persistent breast pain or tenderness
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Common Causes of Lumps
The following are the most common causes of Lumps:
breast cancer
breast cyst
fibroadenoma
fibrocystic breasts
injury or trauma to the breast
lipoma
Other Causes of Lumps
The following are the less common causes of Lumps:
intraductal papilloma
milk cyst (galactocele)
mastitis
Risk Factors for Lumps
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Lumps:
breast cancer
breast cyst
injury or trauma to the breast
milk cyst (galactocele)
mastitis
Prevention of Lumps
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Lumps. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
changing lifestyle or eating habits
avoiding things known to cause breast cancer
Occurrence of Lumps
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Lumps cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Lumps most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 20 years
Common Gender
Lumps most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Lumps
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Lumps:
Physical examination: To diagnose the type of breast lump and strategy for treatment
Doctor for Diagnosis of Lumps
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Lumps:
General physician
Oncologist
Complications of Lumps if untreated
Yes, Lumps causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Lumps is left untreated:
breast cancer
fibroadenoma
Procedures for Treatment of Lumps
The following procedures are used to treat Lumps:
Open surgery: To remove large fibroadenomas
Biopsy-removal technique: To remove the fibroadenoma bit by bit
Self-care for Lumps
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Lumps:
Monitor the breasts: To monitor the condition of the breast regularly helps prevent symptoms to worsen
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Lumps
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Lumps:
Exercise regularly: Walking, swimming and yoga can help to relieve fatigue
Manage stress: Muscle relaxation, visualization, and spending time with friends and family help to control stress
Patient Support for Treatment of Lumps
The following actions may help Lumps patients:
Supportive care: Family provides an extra layer of support that makes feel better and live longer
Time for Treatment of Lumps
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Lumps to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: