This disorder is a manifestation of such a disease as fibrocystic mastopathy, and in some cases can carry a serious danger to women's health.
Causes of the appearance of a cyst in the breast
The cause of the occurrence of single or multiple cysts in the mammary glands is always an abnormal growth of mammary gland cells, which is associated with a violation of the hormonal balance. The most noticeable effect on the state of the female breast is the concentration of estrogens, with the increase of which the glandular tissue begins to grow.
An increased level of female sex hormones can be observed in the following situations:
- with increased formation of estrogens by the ovaries;
- with a lowered level of progesterone;
- with chronic kidney and liver diseases, accompanied by a violation of hormone exchange;
- with severe obesity;
- in the case of long-term use of hormonal drugs.
Symptoms of a cyst in the chest
In some cases, the presence of a cyst in the breast is completely asymptomatic. Nevertheless, some girls and women celebrate such signs as:
- the appearance in the breast tissue of a round, densely elastic formation with smooth walls. The lady alone can determine the presence of cysts only if her diameter exceeds 1 cm;
- pain in the chest, which can be either permanent or periodic. As a rule, the intensity of painful sensations in the presence of a cyst in the mammary gland increases on the eve of a regular menstruation;
- fever and fever;
- a change in the color of the skin on the entire surface of the mammary glands or at the site of the appearance of the neoplasm;
- marked engorgement and densification of the mammary glands;
- change in the shape of the breast, the appearance of pronounced roughness. This symptom is observed if the cyst is located close to the surface of the skin;
- In addition, in rare cases, there are discharge from the nipples of yellowish or brown hue.
How to treat a cyst in the chest?
In the treatment of breast cysts, many different methods are used, for example:
- hormonal therapy with medicines;
- psychotherapeutic methods for normalizing the psycho-emotional state and eliminating the phenomena of nervous stress;
- application of sedative herbal remedies;
- selection of the optimal contraceptive scheme;
- in the presence of obesity - diet and increased physical exertion;
- refusal from bad habits, including smoking and drinking alcohol;
- if necessary - complex treatment of internal organs, for example, liver, kidneys, intestines or thyroid gland;
- in severe cases - puncture the cyst with the removal of its contents and filling of the expanded ozone cavity, removal of the lesion by laparoscopic methods or sectoral resection of the mammary gland.
Decide what to do with a cyst in the chest, should only the doctor. Self-medication in such a situation can only exacerbate the course of the problem and contribute to its degeneration into a malignant tumor. That's why if you find any signs that may indicate the appearance of a cyst in your chest, especially if it hurts, you should always seek advice from a mammologist and strictly follow all of its recommendations.