Mastopathy is a disease of the mammary gland of a benign nature, manifested by the pathological growth of its tissues. Treatment of mastopathy usually includes not only taking medications, but also the use of various folk remedies: decoctions and herbal tinctures, ointments and lotions.
Causes of the disease
Mastopathy is very common among modern women over the age of 30. Mammology specialists identify the following causes of its occurrence:
- genetic predisposition;
- hormonal imbalance, which manifests itself in an increase in the amount of estrogen in the blood;
- chronic gynecological diseases: uterine fibromyoma, endometriosis, adnexitis, polycystic disease, etc.;
- no pregnancies and abortions;
- small lactation period (up to 5 months) or its absence;
- diseases that are accompanied by changes in hormonal levels: diabetes, thyroid disease, liver disease, obesity, etc.;
- chest injury;
- psychological problems: stress, fatigue, depression;
- use of hormonal drugs or contraceptives;
- lack of iodine in the patient's body;
- bad habits: smoking, alcoholism, etc.
Breast mastopathy: symptoms and treatment
If a woman has the listed diseases, and she is in the "risk group", then she must definitely monitor her feelings and the condition of the mammary glands. Even small violations and suspicions should be a reason to visit a mammologist.
Symptoms of mastopathy indicating he alth problems:
- feelings of pain, heaviness, fullness, which sometimes radiate to the arm or shoulder blade, discomfort on the eve of the onset of menstruation;
- finger palpable seals or knots;
- increased sensitivity of the lymph nodes in the armpits;
- Change in breast volume, which is caused by swelling of the connective tissues (mastodynia);
- cracks and discharge from the nipples (white, green or yellow) that may appear when pressed;
- headaches, migraines, discomfort in the stomach or intestines, nervous anxiety, fears.
The appearance of unpleasant symptoms is a reason to visit a mammologist. In the early stages of the disease, the treatment of mastopathy most often has the prospect of a complete recovery after complex therapy. If patients self-medicate, especially at a middle age, then an increase innegative processes in the mammary gland can contribute to the development of malignant tumors.
Classification of forms of mastopathy
Mastopathy is a whole group of diseases, which includes more than 50 types of benign tumors that are similar in many symptoms and signs.
Doctors distinguish between 2 main types of disease:
- Diffuse mastopathy is accompanied by seals in the mammary glands, depending on the components in which it is fibrous, cystic or mixed (fibrocystic or FCM).
- Nodular - the appearance of single or multiple foci of tissue compaction, it includes: various types of fibroadenomas; cysts; papillomas intraductal; lipomas and lipogranulomas; angiomas and hamartomas.
Complex Therapeutic Treatment
Treatment of mastopathy is always individual and is compiled by a doctor after examination, based on the degree and form of the disease, the presence of concomitant diseases, hormonal changes and other factors.
It consists of several directions:
- Diet and nutrition change.
- Lingerie is selected in terms of comfort and lack of squeezing the breast, which is more common for those with large breasts.
- A complex of vitamins that improves immunity, normalizes hormonal balance and functions of the endocrine system: groups B, A, E, C.
- Diuretics in the treatment of mastopathy are prescribed forrelieve swelling of the chest and limbs, you can use herbal teas, limit s alty foods.
- Anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs - for pain relief ("Nise", "Diclofenac").
- Sedatives: valerian, motherwort, soothing teas and infusions.
- Hormonal agents to reduce the bioactivity of estrogen and progesterone contraceptives, progestogens that inhibit the growth of cysts.
- Herbal preparations ("Mammolen").
- Homeopathic remedies provide a decrease in prolactin, have few contraindications and side effects: Mastodion, Remens, Cyclodinone.
- Drugs with iodine - prescribed to normalize the functioning of the thyroid gland: "Jodomarin", "Klamin", "Mamoklam".
Treatment with surgical methods is prescribed only if drugs and other means do not have a positive effect. Operations are also performed in cases of suspected malignant tumors.
Diet for mastopathy
Taking into account the various symptoms of mastopathy and the treatment prescribed by the doctor, one of the important directions is to review your diet. After all, the use of certain products quite significantly affects the hormonal balance in the female body. According to experts, diseases and formations in the mammary glands are associated with improper functioning of the intestines and disturbances in its bacterial flora.
Recommended to usefoods with a lot of fiber (fruits, vegetables, greens), drink only clean water (1.5 liters per day), give preference to low-calorie foods.
He althy nutrition for mastopathy:
- raw cabbage - has the ability to block excess estrogen from entering tissues, contains a whole set of vitamins;
- blueberries, lingonberries, apricots and oranges - fruits with a high content of important vitamins and minerals;
- tomatoes, spinach, dill and other vegetables - have a positive effect on the digestion process due to fiber;
- mushrooms, beans, various cereals, whole grains;
- fish and seafood;
- dairy products: kefir, cottage cheese and yoghurts.
It is necessary to reduce to a minimum: consumption of fatty foods and alcohol due to their negative impact on hormonal balance, exclude from the diet foods that provoke the growth of tissues and fluid in cysts: coffee, strong tea, chocolate, sweets and carbonated drinks. It is also recommended to reduce the consumption of meat, which increases the content of estrogens in the body, fast food products (excess cholesterol), chips and sugary drinks containing a lot of sugar.
Use of herbal preparations and folk methods
Treatment of mastopathy with folk remedies and herbal preparations is an excellent addition to the complex therapy prescribed by a specialist.
For treatment, 3 methods are used simultaneously:
- infusionsherbs that have a general therapeutic effect: pain relief, normalization of hormonal functions of the body;
- immunomodulators - herbs that have antitumor and anticancer effects;
- local treatments: ointments, lotions, compresses.
Popular infusions and remedies for the treatment of mastopathy:
- Red brush herb - contributes to the normalization of hormonal balance, reduces pain, helps the resorption of seals; you need to brew it for 1 tbsp. per 200 g of boiling water, then stand for 1 hour; drink infusion in 3 doses of 70 ml, course - 21 days, 10 days break and repeat; this infusion is effective even in the advanced stages of the disease.
- Infusion of dried roots: peony (100 g) and licorice (30 g), red root (50 g), prepared with the addition of 1 liter of vodka and infused for 2 weeks in the dark, filtered, taken according to the scheme, starting countdown from the 4th day of menstruation, three times 1 tsp. for a cup of green tea, gradually bringing to 1 tbsp; the course is 2 months, then a break for 1 month.
- Alcohol tincture of hemlock - has a positive effect only on the affected tissue.
- Propolis (10 g) mixed with 100 g of butter, preheated in a water bath, dissolve in 1 tsp. 3 p. per day.
- A drink made from carrot, beetroot, lemon, garlic and black radish juice, flower honey and Cahors (everything is taken in 100 ml) after mixing is poured into a container with a lid, stored in the refrigerator, you need to drink 1 tbsp. ½ hour before meals 3 p. a day until the bottle is empty, then a break of 1 month, repeat up to 5 courses per year.
Herbs to strengthen the immune system and nerves
One of the important factors that help in the treatment of mastopathy of the mammary glands is to strengthen the protective properties of the body and increase immunity. For these purposes, traditional medicine advises to use echinacea tincture (ready-made), which should be added 5-7 drops to warm tea 3-4 r. per day.
Also, an infusion of walnut partitions will be useful, which will compensate for the lack of iodine, it also has a beneficial effect on the immune system and the functioning of the thyroid gland. It is prepared simply: for 1 glass of chopped nuts, add ½ liter of vodka and put in a dark place for 15-20 days, 4 times 1 tsp. before meals, course duration - 1-2 months.
Soothing drinks, according to reviews, in the treatment of mastopathy are useful in all forms of this disease. Herbal teas stabilize sleep and relieve nervous tension:
- A mixture of valerian root powder, motherwort, fennel seeds, rose hips (finely chopped or chopped), cumin and oregano (all 100 g) prepare in advance and pour into a glass jar; twice a day, prepare a drink from 1 tbsp. l. herbs per 200 g of boiling water, set aside, filter, drink warm.
- Prepare a mixture of mint leaves, fennel fruits, chamomile flowers, valerian root in equal proportions, pour into gauze (store in a dark place): 1 tbsp. l grass pour 200 g of boiling water, then set aside for 1 hour, drink - three times ½ tbsp.
Fibrous mastopathy herbal treatment
This form of the disease manifests itself in the pathology and proliferation of cellular tissue in the mammary glands, in which an abnormal ratio of connective components and epithelium appears. It is divided into diffuse and nodular. The lack of a single standard in the medical treatment of fibrous mastopathy is explained by a large number of factors and the presence of concomitant diseases.
When diffuse mastopathy occurs, the growth of various types of tissues (cystic, fibrous and glandular), as well as their combination - fibrocystic form. With nodular fibrous mastopathy, nodes are formed inside the mammary gland, which are divided into 2 types: cystic (filled with fluid) and fibroadenoma (benign). Often she is accompanied by lymphadenitis in the axillary zone.
To relieve pain and other symptoms of fibrous mastopathy, treatment with herbal and folk remedies offers the following recipes:
- red brush herb infusion;
- herbal tea with boron uterus helps well when mastopathy is accompanied by diseases of the ovaries and uterus;
- herbal collection of motherwort, string and yarrow (2 tablespoons each) pour 1 liter of boiling water in a thermos, close and set aside for 4-5 hours, drink 200 g 3 r. per day.
Lotions in the treatment of fibrous mastopathy are used to relieve pain and dissolve seals in the chest:
- The use of fresh burdock leaves or white cabbage, which are applied at night to the mammary glands, -helps relieve pain, swelling and inflammation; in winter, you can use an infusion of burdock.
- An infusion of peppercorn is prepared from dry grass (2 tablespoons) per 200 g of boiling water, stand for 20-25 minutes, separate the thick, moisten gauze with liquid and apply lotions 2-3 r. during the day; such treatment cannot be carried out with thrombophlebitis due to the possible provocation of vascular inflammation.
- Mixture of carrot gruel, beet juice, 1st. l. rhodiola rosea root powder, 2 tsp. sea buckthorn oil is also used for breastfeeding at night.
- Special ointment is prepared from 1 tsp camphor oil, 1 tbsp. l. creamy and freshly squeezed beetroot juice.
- Propolis ointment is made from crushed mass mixed with vegetable oil in a ratio of 1:2.
Cystic mastopathy: alternative methods of treatment
Cystic mastopathy is considered the most common and occurs in many women after 30 years. Most often, it is caused by a genetic predisposition, poor environmental conditions, lack of a normal sexual life, malnutrition, concomitant diseases and, as a result, hormonal disorders in the patient's body.
Cystic mastopathy is manifested in the formation of several nodes with liquid, which have clear contours and a soft structure. The appearance of cysts usually causes pain to a woman, especially in the period before the onset of menstruation.
Treatment of cystic mastopathy with folk methods:
- Tincture of redfly agaric is prepared from fresh young hats, which are placed in a three-liter jar, closed with a lid, then placed in a bucket in a dug hole up to 70 cm deep and covered with earth (you need to withstand it for 1 month). Then strain the resulting mass through 5 layers of gauze - a dark brown liquid with a specific smell up to 1 liter is obtained. You need to store it cool or canned; for use, the infusion is diluted with alcohol at a rate of 4: 1 and is taken starting with 1 drop and, adding one drop daily, bring it up to 10 (maximum 20). The course of treatment is 20 days, a break is a week, etc. until complete recovery; with the same solution, you need to lubricate the lymph nodes and swelling on the chest (this method must be used with caution, watching your condition).
- Dry potato flowers (1 tbsp.) It is necessary to brew 200 g of boiling water, stand for 20-30 minutes, for treatment, drink 1/3 tbsp. before meals every day.
- An infusion of chopped blue onions and honey is made as follows: fill a jar with a capacity of 1 liter to the middle with onion mass, then pour May honey, keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator or in a cool place in the dark, filter, drink 1 tbsp. before meals.
- A botanical blend of nettle, sage, psyllium and mugwort to help purify the blood, reduce cysts and have a calming effect.
- The potato patch for the chest is made from grated clean potatoes with peel, mixed with 5 g of ginger, the mixture is laid out on a cloth or cabbage leaf and applied to the chest for 4 hours in the form of a compress, covered with a warm scarf on top, the course is up to 40days.
Folk treatments for FCM
Most often, fibrocystic mastopathy is caused by dyshormonal disorders of the body, accompanied by excessive growth of connective tissues and the formation of several small cystic tumors. Inside them is a clear liquid, while pain can pass to the arms and armpits.
Folk recipes for the treatment of fibrocystic mastopathy:
- A mixture of dried herbs of toadflax, red clover, calendula and nettle is prepared in advance; for drinking it is necessary to pour 1 tbsp. l. 200 g of boiling water, take 1/3 tbsp. 3 p. before meals.
- Horse chestnut flowers (dry - 5 tablespoons, fresh - 10 tablespoons) brew 1 liter of boiling water, then you need to stand overnight and strain, the drink is drunk in small portions all day, the course is 2 months.
- Infusion of crushed knotweed is prepared from 1 tbsp. l. herbs to be brewed 200 g of boiling water, wrap and put for 2 hours, drink 50 g three times before meals.
- When secreting from the mammary glands, a tincture of hop cones is made, for which they are peeled and poured into 15 pcs. 400 g of boiling water, then cover the dishes with a cloth until cool, filter, drink 1 tbsp. l. 2 p. before meals.
When using various herbal infusions and lotions, it should be borne in mind that the treatment of mastopathy of the mammary gland at home cannot be started without a full examination and taking into account the recommendations of a specialist, because. this threatens to intensify the pathological process and the growth of neoplasms. Use of homeopathicand herbal folk remedies helps only in combination with a special diet and medications prescribed by a mammologist.
