Understanding Nipple Discharge: Is It a Sign of Breast Cancer?
Nipple discharge? Hello doctor! I am a 21-year-old female college student. Since childhood, I have experienced nipple discharge, with dark or yellowish-white crusts on my nipples. I have never had sexual intercourse, and there are no hard lumps in my breasts. Could this be breast...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Female College Student: The skin glands of the nipples may secrete fluid, and there may also be discharge from the milk ducts. It is advisable to wash the areola and nipples with clean water regularly and keep them dry, avoiding any accumulation around the areola and nipples...[Read More] Understanding Nipple Discharge: Is It a Sign of Breast Cancer?
Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Changes in Your Breasts
Breast lump I would like to ask about something I haven't paid much attention to before. Recently, I noticed that when I press around both nipples, I can feel a noticeable hardness. However, it doesn't hurt much when I press. The left breast is slightly larger than the ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Tako: It is primarily breast tissue; observation is sufficient. If you notice any asymmetry or enlargement, you may seek an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know About Changes in Your Breasts
Breast Enlargement and Pain: Is It Normal?
Breast enlargement accompanied by pain? Recently, my breasts have noticeably enlarged, but it's not around my menstrual period, and they have never gotten this big before. They feel firmer than before and are also painful. Aside from the enlargement and pain, there are no ot...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Liyu: Sometimes changes in breast tissue can be caused by hormonal imbalances within the body. If there are fluctuations in hormones (which can be influenced by factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environment), the breasts may undergo changes. As long as there are no lumps,...[Read More] Breast Enlargement and Pain: Is It Normal?
Itchy Breasts and Yellow Discharge: What You Need to Know
Itchy breasts with yellow discharge from the areola? I have been experiencing itching in my breasts for the past 1 to 2 months, and my areolas are secreting yellow discharge. My nipples are not itchy and do not have any discharge. I took an allergy medication (Fexofenadine) manuf...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Samantha: Sometimes, hormonal imbalances in the body can occur. First, improve your diet by reducing high-fat foods, including animal fats, and limit caffeine intake. Maintain a regular lifestyle (avoid emotional and stress fluctuations, avoid staying up late and insomnia, a...[Read More] Itchy Breasts and Yellow Discharge: What You Need to Know
Is It Normal to Have a Lump in My Breast Since Puberty?
Breast lump Is it normal to have lumps in my breasts since the onset of development?
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear r: If the lump is on both sides and movable, it is likely breast tissue, and observation is sufficient.[Read More] Is It Normal to Have a Lump in My Breast Since Puberty?
Understanding Mammaplasty: Options for Breast Lumps and Cysts
Breast lump, treated with MammoCare? Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I started having breast ultrasounds at Tzu Chi, and I have been continuously monitored since then. There are two larger masses (2-3 cm), one adenoma and one cyst. Although the doctor mentioned that continuous moni...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xue: 1. Micromachining is based on the principle of cutting and suction, where all the extracted specimens are in strips (not as a complete tumor), so it cannot be used for the removal of malignant tumors. Therefore, it is primarily used for solid adenomas (cysts and lipoma...[Read More] Understanding Mammaplasty: Options for Breast Lumps and Cysts
Understanding Breast Lumps: Normal Tissue or Cause for Concern?
Lump in the breast? Hello doctor, about six months ago, I noticed lumps and a cord-like structure in my breast while showering, with the left breast being more pronounced. They have not disappeared since then. When I wear a bra, the underwire causes some pain, which is only prese...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Dora: If there is a concern about ductal hyperplasia of the breast and uncertainty, it is advisable to go to the hospital for an examination and have a physician explain the findings.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Normal Tissue or Cause for Concern?
Understanding White Nipple Discharge in Adolescents: Is It Normal?
In a first-year junior high school student, there is nipple discharge from the breast? I am currently in the seventh grade, and I have had a milky white discharge from my breasts since around fifth grade, but it only comes out when squeezed and has no odor. Is this a normal pheno...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Anonymous: As long as there is no change in color and no increase in discharge, you can simply observe.[Read More] Understanding White Nipple Discharge in Adolescents: Is It Normal?
Understanding Breast Development Issues in Young Girls: What Parents Should Know
Daughter is in the third grade, experiencing breast development issues? Hello, my daughter was examined for precocious puberty when she was 2 years old because her breasts were developing. However, she reported no pain and there were no hard lumps when I pressed on them. At that ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear A-Dian: It is possible, especially in overweight young girls, to commonly experience this situation, where some may develop lumps. These issues are related to hormonal balance within the body.[Read More] Understanding Breast Development Issues in Young Girls: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Worry and What to Expect
Breast lump Hello doctor, I am 17 years old and I have large hard lumps in both of my breasts. I have had a smaller hard lump in my left breast since I started developing, which cannot be moved but does not cause any indentation. I experience swelling and pain before my menstrual...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Yu Jing: It resembles a fibroma, which may enlarge before or during menstruation and sometimes decrease in size after menstruation. If there is a persistent increase in size or any symptoms (such as pain), it is advisable to seek an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Worry and What to Expect
Yellow Discharge from Right Nipple: Causes and Concerns for Teens
There is yellow discharge from the right nipple? Recently, a second-year junior high school student has been experiencing yellow discharge from the right nipple. The discharge dries up and becomes hard. Initially, there was only a small amount of discharge, but after two days it ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: The discharge sediment that accumulates at the nipple can sometimes feel hard. This discharge is related to the balance of secretions in the body. Breast itching is also associated with individual constitution and endocrine issues. It is recommended to maintain a regular l...[Read More] Yellow Discharge from Right Nipple: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Understanding Breast Calcifications: What You Need to Know and Do
Breast calcifications issue? (1) I am 47 years old and regularly undergo mammography and ultrasound follow-ups at a teaching hospital. About a year ago, calcifications were found in both breasts, and two doctors I consulted said that monitoring was sufficient (the calcifications ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Annie: 1. The assessment of calcifications depends on their distribution, density, and whether they are unilateral or bilateral. If they are bilateral, scattered, and without localized clustering, they are mostly benign changes and can be monitored. It is recommended to ha...[Read More] Understanding Breast Calcifications: What You Need to Know and Do
Understanding Itchy Breasts: Causes and Concerns for Women
Chest itching I would like to ask why I only experience itching on one side, usually around the areola or the head. What could be the possible causes of these symptoms?
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Lin: It may be caused by the accumulation of secretions from the invisible skin glands. Cleanse with water and keep the area dry; sometimes an anti-itch ointment may be needed. However, if symptoms persist or if there are changes in the skin of the areola or nipple, a biopsy...[Read More] Understanding Itchy Breasts: Causes and Concerns for Women
Understanding Flat Chest Issues: Causes and Recommended Tests for Young Women
Breast size I would like to ask, at 23 years old, my breasts are flat like a male's, and I don't even have an A cup. However, my menstrual cycle is normal, and the women in my family have relatively large breasts. When I was younger, I experienced a severe impact to my ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Ah-Ling: Sometimes, the mammary ducts may enlarge and proliferate independently of hormonal influence, and this is not related to trauma. As for examinations, there are no specific tests that need to be conducted. If the appearance is a significant concern, breast reconstruc...[Read More] Understanding Flat Chest Issues: Causes and Recommended Tests for Young Women
Are Skin Changes on Breasts Linked to Thyroid Issues?
Is there any lesion? Doctor, I have developed a rash in my chest area that is not itchy, and there are small white bumps on the areola and just below the nipple that also do not itch. Could this be related to any pathological changes? I have never had these before.
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear 123: 1. Skin cysts can also occur on the chest, presenting with a rash-like appearance. These are usually benign and only require surgical intervention if they enlarge or become symptomatic. 2. A lesion on the areola is often caused by skin glands as well, and similar to ...[Read More] Are Skin Changes on Breasts Linked to Thyroid Issues?
How to Reduce Enlarged Male Breasts: Tips for Confidence
Gynecomastia in males? Since elementary school, my chest has been larger than other boys'. By the second grade, I was already a size A cup. I'm on the heavier side, but other classmates who are heavier than me have smaller chests, which makes me feel very insecure. Is t...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xiao Hao: 1. Obesity can lead to higher hormone levels in the body, resulting in increased breast tissue and breast enlargement; therefore, it is recommended to lose weight first. 2. Maintain a balanced diet and a regular lifestyle (avoid staying up late, insomnia, and be mi...[Read More] How to Reduce Enlarged Male Breasts: Tips for Confidence
Understanding Side Chest Pain: Is Papaya Drink the Cause?
Lateral chest pain? I started drinking green papaya and Four Herbs drink this month, and after reaching ovulation, my breasts began to feel swollen and painful. However, this time, as I approached my menstrual period, the pain in my breasts changed to a sharp pain. Is this the fi...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear....: Hyperplasia of the mammary ducts can lead to breast tenderness and swelling. Please monitor for any lumps, but if you experience any unusual pain, you should seek an outpatient examination.[Read More] Understanding Side Chest Pain: Is Papaya Drink the Cause?
Understanding Breast Lumps: Are They Normal and Will They Disappear?
Chest mass or lump? When I was in the fourth and fifth grades of elementary school, I started to develop hard lumps in my breasts. At that time, a classmate told me it was normal because she had seen a doctor about it. Now that I am in my first year of college, the lumps in my br...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xiaomi: 1. It should be breast tissue. 2. If there is a continuous increase in size or symptoms that affect daily living, it is recommended to seek outpatient examination and possibly surgical removal.[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Are They Normal and Will They Disappear?
Uneven Nipples and Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know at 19
One nipple is larger than the other, and there is a hard lump in the breast? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about something. I am around 19 years old and I have hard lumps in both of my breasts. The lumps are of the same size, but the nipples are of different sizes. This makes...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Abby: If there is asymmetry between the breasts or if you feel any suspicious lumps, please visit a breast surgery clinic for an examination. Changes in the breasts are related to growth and development as well as diet. It is advisable to avoid high-fat foods and maintain a ...[Read More] Uneven Nipples and Breast Lumps: What You Need to Know at 19
Understanding Breast Pain: Causes and Concerns for Women
Chest pain Hello doctor, my chest pain was limited to the week before my menstrual period a month ago, but recently I experience similar pain whenever I touch it. It also seems like my breasts have gotten a bit larger, and I occasionally have itching around the nipples. I'm ...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Shelly: There may be an endocrine imbalance, as breast pain is often caused by hormonal changes, which can also lead to nipple symptoms. If the symptoms persist, a follow-up in the outpatient clinic is necessary.[Read More] Understanding Breast Pain: Causes and Concerns for Women