Is chronic cystic mastitis severe

Release time : 05/08/2025 09:30:02

Breast abscesses can be acute or chronic, but they differ significantly in their causes, manifestations, and treatment methods.

Let's focus on chronic cystic mastitis here. So, is it serious? What are its symptoms? How should it be treated? Many patients, upon learning they have chronic cystic mastitis, will become quite alarmed and anxious. They often spontaneously ask their doctor a common question: Is this condition serious? Let's delve into the matter together.

Chronic cystic mastitis is more common in postpartum women within the first two months after childbirth, primarily caused by milk stasis. Besides bringing about severe pain and fever, it also leads to a range of other discomforts.

Aside from affecting breastfeeding, chronic cystic mastitis may also worsen and pose a threat to the mother's physical and mental health.

Chronic cystic mastitis is a condition in which some patients develop it as a result of not promptly treating acute cystic mastitis. Compared to acute cystic mastitis, chronic cystic mastitis is more challenging to cure and has a longer duration of illness; the associated risks are also greater.

Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment for chronic cystic mastitis. The longer the disease is left untreated, the more challenging even a relatively mild condition can become.

Chronic cystic mastitis is not a serious condition based on specific clinical symptoms. It is also essential to understand that failure to seek timely treatment can exacerbate the original condition.

What are the characteristics of chronic cystic mastitis? When it comes to chronic cystic mastitis, I believe that many patients will still have lingering fear when they hear the name even after they have recovered, because it brings patients not only physical suffering, but also mental suffering.

So, what are the characteristics of chronic cystic mastitis? 1. The main symptom of patients with chronic cystic mastitis is the appearance of a mass. However, the mass in chronic patients will become more and more rigid as the course of the disease becomes longer, and its range of motion and the boundaries with the surrounding area can be clearly seen.

Acute patients slowly soften and eventually turn into abscesses.

2. The mass of chronic cystic mastitis can be large or small. The diameter of large cysts can even reach more than 5 centimeters, as small as the size of a table tennis ball, and the shape is smooth and spherical.

It has clear boundaries with the surrounding organizations and can move freely.

There are still many patients clinically who will develop hyperplastic masses, such as breast cystic hyperplasia, lobular hyperplasia, etc.

4. Patients with chronic cystic mastitis often present with tuberculous mastitis.

This condition generally occurs in the upper part of the breast, and only occurs on one side, which is dangerous.

Symptoms of chronic cystic mastitis There are many symptoms expressed by a disease. It is precisely because there are many symptoms that we need to understand each symptom. After all, recognizing the specific symptoms is beneficial to the treatment of this disease. So, what are the symptoms of chronic cystic mastitis? There are two reasons for chronic cystic mastitis: First, chronic cystic mastitis caused by acute cystic mastitis is not treated in time, and antibiotics are blindly used to treat it.

Second, chronic cystic mastitis caused by milk stasis.

The symptoms of chronic cystic mastitis all include a lump in the breast. The lump is painful and hard when pressed. The chronic onset is slow and the course of disease is long. The lump does not rupture and does not easily form pus or dissipate. It can adhere to the skin.

There will be no obvious redness, swelling, heat and pain in the local breast, but some patients will experience symptoms such as systemic fever, chills, and fatigue.

The above are the possible symptoms of chronic cystic mastitis. Patients can refer to it, but the specific symptoms will not be the same for every patient.

However, it is important to note that regardless of the symptoms, timely treatment should be sought at a hospital.

How to treat chronic cystic mastitis The symptoms of chronic cystic mastitis are generally a lump in the breast, accompanied by a series of symptoms such as pain.

So, how should chronic cystic mastitis be treated? The treatment of chronic cystic mastitis can be roughly divided into three periods, and each corresponding period has its corresponding treatment method. Let's get to know together.

1. There are two main treatment methods for suppurative stage of chronic cystic mastitis, one is to induce lactation.

Secondly, thoroughly drain the pus.

Breathing back is relatively simple and can be conditioned by massage or traditional Chinese medicine.

Drainage is generally used to fully discharge pus, which is traumatic.

2. For surgical chronic cystic mastitis, incision and drainage can be used for more severe patients, while patients with relatively small abscesses can be used for needle puncture and drainage with external ointment or fire needle drainage.

3. The main treatment methods for chronic cystic mastitis in the late stage of ulceration include drainage of pus and removing toxin. After local drainage of pus, drainage of the pus can be carried out with a medication thread, and then combined with some later treatment. Later treatment is more important.

The above are some treatment methods. As medical conditions improve, there are more treatment methods, mainly based on your own situation.

How to prevent chronic cystic mastitis? Chronic cystic mastitis is a relatively common gynecologic disease caused by the poor drainage of milk vessels. If it is not treated in time, the condition may deteriorate. Treatment is important, but prevention is also important.

So, how should you prevent chronic cystic mastitis? 1. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the breast in peacetime, especially during pregnancy and lactation. You can clean it with clean water or use neutral soap to cooperate with the cleaning work when necessary.

2. For individuals with congenital nipple deformities, correction should be attempted as early as possible, with the best results achieved by breast massage, gentle traction with one's own hands, or the use of a breast pump.

3. For expectant mothers with excessive milk production, it is advisable to avoid allowing the milk to accumulate in the breasts and to ensure regular lactation. In cases where there is an excess of milk, it is recommended to use a breast pump to facilitate the removal of the milk. It is imperative to maintain milk flow.

Apart from this, postpartum mothers should also pay attention to their emotional control. Excessive emotional agitation can lead to liver qi dispersion, which indirectly causes milk stasis. Since milk stasis is a significant cause of mastitis, it is essential to manage one's emotions well and maintain a pleasant mood.

*The medical content mentioned in this text is for reference only.

In case of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately for accurate diagnosis and treatment.