Female breast lobular hyperplasia is a common breast disease that many women may have. After being diagnosed with lobular hyperplasia, there are certain foods that should be avoided as they can exacerbate the symptoms. So, what foods should be avoided with lobular hyperplasia? Some women may not know that they have lobular hyperplasia, so what are the symptoms of lobular hyperplasia? Proper treatment is necessary after being diagnosed with lobular hyperplasia, so what should be done?
Foods to Avoid with Lobular Hyperplasia
1. Avoid high-fat foods. Studies have shown that countries with high fat intake also have a high incidence of breast cancer. This is because consuming excessive fat and animal protein promotes the production and release of certain hormones in the body, which stimulates excessive growth of breast glandular epithelial cells, one of the important causes of breast diseases. It is recommended to consume less fried food, follow a low-fat, low-protein diet, and avoid animal fat, chicken or beef fed with estrogen, and sweets.
2. Avoid pickled foods. Many pickled foods, such as pickled vegetables, salted eggs, and cured meat, are popular in our daily lives. These foods contain a lot of nitrite after pickling, which is a carcinogen. If patients with lobular hyperplasia frequently consume these foods, it can worsen and aggravate the condition.
3. Women should not abuse health supplements containing estrogen, breast enhancement products, or use excessive estrogen during menopause, as they are considered to be the causes of lobular hyperplasia.
4. Avoid spicy condiments or foods. Examples include ginger, garlic, chili, leek, Sichuan pepper, fried food, animal fat, sweets, and excessive tonics.
5. Avoid coffee, cocoa, chocolate, white wine, and other foods. These foods contain a large amount of xanthine, which can promote the growth of breast tissue. Therefore, women should consume these foods in moderation. Alcohol consumption is also considered a major enemy of breast diseases.
Symptoms of Lobular Hyperplasia
1. Lobular hyperplasia often causes a feeling of breast distension and pain in women. This discomfort has a certain periodicity and worsens five to seven days before menstruation. Swelling and pain are common and typical symptoms of lobular hyperplasia, but some patients may experience irregular distension and pain. The lumps may be solitary or multiple, and may appear in a part of the breast or spread throughout the entire breast.
2. The lumps are nodular, varying in size, tough but not hard. They are not adhered to the skin or deep tissues and can be moved, but the boundary with the surrounding breast tissue is not clear. The lumps may shrink or become softer after menstruation. Generally, the lymph nodes are not enlarged.
