Question 1

can you tell me about fibrocystic breast disease and its causes?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocystic breasts: Cause is the normal fluctuation of monthly hormones and about 70% of women have it. It is the cystic dilatation of the milk ducts prior to menses after ovulation that produces the cysts and tenderness mostly. Goes away usually after menopause if no hormones are taken.

Question 2

does smoking cause breast fibrocystic breast disease?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Studies have been contradictory regarding the relationship between smoking and fibrocystic changes.   Periductal mastitis and  subareolar abscesses are associated with cigarette smoking.

Question 3

hi doc..is it true that underwire brassiere can caused breast cancer or any breast disease?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence of the type of clothing, type of bra, underwire or not, bra or not, that there is any relationship to breast cancer.

Question 4

can severe fibrocystic breast disease cause enlargement of the armpit overall not lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it can.  The breast tissue extends into the lower part of the armpit.  This breast tissue can react in the same way as the rest of the breast does.

Question 5

describe the features of breast disease.?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are many diseases that affect the breast. They range from benign tumors (such as a fibroadenoma) to cancerous tumors (such as ductal carcinoma) to infection (like mastitis). If you are having any breast pain or nipple discharge, or find a lump in your breast, you might consider seeing a physician for an evaluation.

Question 6

information on inflamatory breast disease?

Accepted Answer

Mimics infection: Inflammatory bc can look like a bad infection - the breast is swollen and red and often tender. In general, if you have a significant breast infection - you should be seen and treated by a doc anyhow.  If the condition is atypical or you do not respond promptly to antibiotics you will need to see a breast specialist. Ibc is usually a treated with chemo followed by surgery and radiotherapy.

Question 7

how  i  can  know   i  have  breast   disease?

Accepted Answer

Visit to your doc: I would recommend going to your primary care physician.Wishing  you the best.

Question 8

do any foods naturally reduce or increase your chances of getting a breast  disease?

Accepted Answer

I need to know that: Long term study with nurses  (who often drank and smoked  back then ) stated alcohol greater then 2 drinks or glasses of wine  hurts or increases your chances of bc

simplistically we  do not know  - we usually encourage a low fat diet since heart disease - stroke- heart disease  is the number 1, 2, 3, killer.

Question 9

what are treatments for fibrosystic breast disease?

Accepted Answer

Over the counter med: Symptoms of fibrocystic breast changes include lumpy and tender breasts, swelling, itching and pain.  Symptoms often occur in both breasts.

Treatments include a supportive bra or sports bra.  Dietary changes including decreasing fat and sugar intake.  Some have improvement by decreasing caffeine and chocolate intake.   

Over the counter medications include tylenol, (acetaminophen) ibuprofen, magnesium.

Question 10

i've had an appointment for a mammogram since i am 35 but i have fibrocystics breast disease. how would they be able to do a mammogram on me?

Accepted Answer

With some difficulty: In interpretation, depending on the degree of fibrocystic changes.  If you have a positive family history, or if the mammogram cannot be interpreted properly, an ultrasound might also be necessary.  Confer with your doctor to make sure.

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