Pediatric Diabetes
Overview
- Lump or mass in the breast or underarm
- Pain or tenderness in the breast
- Swelling or change in breast size/shape
- Nipple discharge (clear, bloody, or pus-like)
- Inverted nipple (nipple turning inward)
- Skin changes (redness, dimpling, or thickening)
- Warmth or heaviness in the breast
- Unusual hardness in any area
Treatment Options
1. Medications
- Pain relievers (paracetamol, ibuprofen)
- Antibiotics (for infections like mastitis)
- Hormonal therapy (in some cases of breast cancer)
2. Non-Surgical Treatment
- Warm or cold compress
- Proper breast support (well-fitted bra)
- Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, reducing caffeine)
3. Surgical Treatment
- Removal of cyst or fibroadenoma (if needed)
- Lumpectomy (removal of lump)
- Mastectomy (removal of breast in cancer cases)
- Lymph node removal (if cancer spreads)
4. Advanced Cancer Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Hormonal therapy
Prevention
- Regular self-breast examination
- Annual checkups after age 40 (or earlier if risk)
- Healthy diet and exercise
- Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol
- Early medical consultation if any lump is found
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