Contrary to popular belief, a lump on the breast is not always a sign of breast cancer. In many cases, the lump is benign and caused by fibrocystic breast disease. It can affect either one breast or both of them at the same time. PMS is often to blame for causing womens breasts to become even more sore and lumpy.
These lumps are thick and feel unnatural to the touch as if they are not attached to the rest of the breast. When they are touched they can be really tender. During PMS they are likely to either shrink or become larger and more annoying. They can appear anywhere on the breast but are most often found close to the armpits.
Women between the ages of thirty and fifty are most affected by fibrocystic breast disease. It is rare for women younger than thirty to have it, but not impossible. More often than not, the symptoms are mild and not of great concern - while some women have reported a lot of pain. Menopause usually marks the end of fibrocystic breast lumps but in some cases it persists afterwards.
You should talk with your doctor, if you are experiencing these painful lumps, so that you can be sure that it is not breast cancer. They will give you a complete physical and probably a mammogram or ultrasound. Several weeks later they might re-perform the mammogram and ultrasound as well as a biopsy in order to make sure that it is not breast cancer.
Make sure that you have mammograms on a regular basis. You might think that you are always dealing with fibrocystic breast disease but breast cancer might sneak in there, unawares.
The most widely used treatment for fibrocystic breast disease is simple self care. During PMS you should be sure to wear a bra that has extra support. Try to stay away from things that contain caffeine.
If you are looking to medicate then you can try a low-dose birth control pill to help lessen the swelling and pain. In most cases, the pain can be controlled by an OTC pain reliever like tylenol or aspirin but if you are dealing with major pain then the doctor might prescribe a stronger pain reliever. Diuretics can also be very helpful because they help the body to get rid of excess bodily fluids.
Dong Quai can be really helpful if you are looking to take a natural approach. It keeps your hormones in balance during PMS and keeps both progesterone and estrogen at the correct levels.
Author Resource:-
Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Cert. Aromatherapist & natural health practitioner. Click now to visit Natural Holistic Health Blog which offers info on more natural home remedies & healing techniques for common health & emotional ailments and conditions at http://www.Natural-Holistic-Health.com/
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