Breast Lump
Treatment Breast Lump – ETHOS HEALTH CARE.
Breast lumps are common. Do not worry, they are not necessarily cancerous. Over 90% of breast lump are harmless. They vary in size and consistency. Sometimes they can be associated tenderness especially varying with menstrual cycle.
Consult your doctor if:
- A new breast lump that doesn’t go away after periods
- Lump becoming bigger
- Skin change on breast like redness, dimpling or puckering
- Nipple getting inverted
- Discharge from nipple
- Severe pain
Clinical breast examination
- Family history of breast cancer
- Risk factors
- Unusual breast symptoms
- Examination of breasts
- Skin on breasts
- Nipple changes and discharge
- Deeper breasts and armpits examination
Investigations
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Fine-needle aspiration
- Breast biopsy
- Core needle biopsy
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy
- Stereotactic biopsy
- Surgical biopsy
- Vacuum assisted biopsy
Self-Care At Home
- Limit intake of caffeine
- Vitamin E
- Warm compresses
- Make note of changes
Treatment of Breast Lump
- Pain medicines for relief
- Antibiotics if there is infection
- Acupuncture and Acupressure
- Homeopathy
Homeopathy is very helpful in treatment of breast lump. They are safe and effective. These medicines nourish breast tissue and works at the root cause to treat breast lump. Homeopathy also regulates menstruation and hormonal system.