Mammologist's advice (Questions and answers)

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For many women, changes in the breast area and pain in the mammary glands can lead to chronic pain. However, having the right information at the right time helps to avoid misconceptions and protects against problems. Nigora Mahmudova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, will answer the most frequently asked questions of women based on the appeals of clients to our editorial office.

If there is a separation from the breast…

- Even though I have been weaning my baby for more than half a year, I still have a little discharge from my breasts. My friends say you should take hormonal drugs at this time. What do you recommend?

- In case of breast discharge, you must be examined by an endocrinologist and have a blood test for hormones. The condition of the pituitary gland is also checked and the necessary treatment is prescribed. Depending on the changes after the endocrinologist treatment, you can be examined by a mammologist. If these hormones are not involved, mammography can be used to check breast function and prescribe the necessary treatment.

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What causes chest pain?

- For several weeks, the tip of my left breast (nipple) goes to the evening and irritates and irritates. It goes away when I use painkillers. But will it happen again the next day? Is this a sign of an illness?

- Chest pain can often be associated with neurology, ie nerve disorders, diseases of the spine or pathological processes in the tissues and organs close to the nerve, colds, injuries. Occasionally there is a heaviness in the spine, pain in the mammary glands, which in turn affects the nipples. Or underwear made of synthetic fabrics can cause a similar situation. If the pain worsens and persists, see a doctor and get the necessary treatment.

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Symptoms of breast cancer

- Is it possible for a benign tumor in the breast to start without any symptoms?

- Symptoms are observed in benign tumors. For example, depending on the type of tumor that may be present in the breast, it may be walnut, egg, or pea-like, elastic, and motile. It can also be detected by palpation of the chest. Cysts are characterized by fluid accumulation. Sometimes oncological tumors can develop without symptoms. In order not to miss the latent phase of the disease, it is necessary to undergo a medical examination.

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Do hormonal drugs affect the activity of the mammary glands?

- My doctor recommended hormonal contraceptives for inflammation of the ovaries. I have been accepting them for two years now. Can these hormonal drugs affect the activity of the mammary glands?

- Yes, hormonal drugs can affect the activity of the mammary glands. You can't always control the hormones that are produced in the body's natural environment. Therefore, to avoid unnecessary problems, finish your current medication and consult your doctor about the use of other contraceptives. The hormonal drug should not be dropped at any time. Therefore, complete the treatment.

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Is it a tumor or a tumor?

- My daughter had a small black spot between her breasts. After puberty, the spot began to grow. I'm worried it's dangerous. Does it affect the mammary glands later?

- No, such cases are not related to breasts. To do this, you need to see a surgeon and get tested. Depending on the appearance and condition of the condition, the necessary tests are performed and the type of treatment is selected.

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Are red spots on the chest dangerous?

"Ever since I was a girl, I've had a spot-like red tumor under my left breast." After I got married and had a baby, I had a similar red spot on my second breast. But it doesn't bother. Can such red spots be caused by breast dysfunction?

- Tumors similar to scarlet fever are common. However, they are not related to the breast or mammary glands. If the redness is enlarged, discolored, enlarged, or bleeding, see a doctor. You can consult a mammologist about chest conditions. However, they should never be touched, torn or scratched. When side effects occur, there is a risk of developing cancer.

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Breast cancer and childbearing

- Can a woman with breast cancer have a child in the future?

- The exact conclusion can be made only after a thorough assessment of the severity of the disease and the consequences of treatment. In such cases, it is necessary to consult a doctor. If there are no complications in the woman's body, fertility can be considered. However, it is impossible to draw a definite conclusion in advance.

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It hurts…

- What to do if there is swelling in the lymph nodes in the part of the chest connected to the armpit?

- Inflammation of the lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) may have occurred. The disease can also be associated with inflammation of the lymph nodes or the breast. Inflammation of the breast sometimes affects the lymph nodes. See a mammologist to check the condition of your lymph nodes. If it is inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. But do not treat it on your own.

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Mammography

- On what days should I apply for a mammogram? What other analyzes are submitted in addition to the UTT check?

- 5-6 days after the end of the menstrual cycle, you can be examined by a mammologist and have a mammogram. If necessary, the doctor will examine the ovaries and thyroid gland. For example, if a UTT scan alone is sufficient to diagnose fibrosis, a mammogram may be ordered in the case of breast stiffness, and a biopsy may be ordered if necessary.

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What disease is fibroadenamatosis?

- What is fibroadenamatosis? Can this disease affect pregnancy?

- There is a hardening of the mammary gland tissue, which should be treated before pregnancy. If the disease occurs during pregnancy, treatment can be started after delivery. Although it does not have a serious effect on the pregnancy, it is better to be under medical supervision.

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What causes changes in the breast?

- When I was pregnant and breastfeeding, my breasts were swollen. But that changed when I stopped breastfeeding. Sometimes when I feel my breasts, it looks like there are knots.

- Breast tumors are normal when the mammary glands are active. However, care must be taken to avoid nodules. When the milk hardens, it looks like there are nodules in the breast. Milk should be milked frequently to prevent the nodules from condensing and hardening. Make sure that the mammary glands do not harden even after weaning. If the nodules do not spread and are not absorbed, you can consult a doctor and use one of several treatments.

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Isn't it dangerous to have two types of breasts?

- I am 22 years old. I am married. My left breast is smaller than my right. The difference is obvious. Isn’t such duality dangerous? I'm not ashamed to go to the doctor.

"No, it's not dangerous." Differences in the number of breasts are common. It may be a congenital anomaly or one of the mammary glands may not be well developed. If there is no serious discomfort, there is no need to worry.

You can also read useful articles in the field of mammology in the "MAMMALOGY" section of our website.

Expert: Nigora Mahmudova, mammologist.
Source: Sogdiyona newspaper.