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 28 December 2018  Dr-Suman-Mian  Healthy Living, Women's Health  Read times
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Amongst all body parts, breasts are perhaps the one that women are, and should be, the
most conscious about. Breasts undergo changes in size, shape with age. Staying actively Personal Health Records
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aware of how your breasts look and feel is the first step towards taking care of your breast
health.
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Know your breasts

From adolescence to menopause stage, a woman's breasts go through various changes. Respiratory health (1)

Along the way, some women might experience breast lumps, cysts, mastitis or painful
breasts. For a woman familiar with the look and feel of her breasts, and with some basic Sleep & Health (2)

knowledge, it becomes easier to notice abnormal changes. Noticing these changes

requires regular, and deliberate self-examination. Women should conduct a self- Weight Management (3)
examination of breasts from their 20s onwards, at least once a month. To learn how to self-
examine, and in what situations to consult a doctor, it is always helpful to take guidance Women's Health (9)
from a doctor or a trained medical practitioner.

Self-Examination
Observing Shape, Size, and Color: Stand in front of a mirror, with hands on hips and Breast Health

straight shoulders. Keenly observe the shape, color, and size of your breasts and nipples.
Breast problems
Look for any unusual changes, any rashes, redness, swelling, scaliness or discharge.
Also, observe if there is any change in the number or size of veins visible. Compare the two Women's Health

breasts to verify changes. Repeat the same, with hands raised above your head.
Breast self-examination
Feel your breasts: Both, in standing position as well as lying down with head resting on
your arm, bent at the elbow, with fully stretched hand and figures, press and feel the entire
Breast cyst
area of your breasts, down from collarbone to abdomen, and including armpits. Look for
any lumps, pain, dimpled or flattened areas, or anything that appears different from before. Women's breast health

When to see a doctor Breast care

It is normal to experience some discomfort in the breast triggered by the hormonal changes
Importance of breast health
on the onset of or during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, lactation, perimenopause, and awareness
postmenopause. But consult your doctor if you observe any of the following:
Need of awareness among
breast lumps that feel different from normal breast nodularity indian women
breast cyst- a fluid-filled sac in the breast tissue
changes in the shape of your breast Breast cancer
changes in the color of your breast
discharge from nipple or pain accompanied by a lump Breast nodule

discharge is watery or bloodstained from the nipple

Breast tumor
changes (inversion or pulling in) in the nipple
breast inflammation causing redness, heat, lumpiness, and pain
Breast awareness
any persistent nipple or breast itching or rash
Know your breast
The importance of breast self-examination and timely doctor consultations cannot be
overemphasized. Of all the known cancers, breast cancer growth rates are alarming. It is Indian women's breast

also the most common cancer found in India – disregarding age, region, financial standing,
Breast cancer risk
and surprisingly – even gender. Breast cancer rates are on the rise in younger women too.
A recent study shows, 1 in 22 women in India develops breast cancer. Of every two
Breast disease
women who develop breast cancer, one dies.
Indian breast health
Staying actively aware, and seeking timely medical help, go a long way in early
detection and successful treatment.
Breast cancer statistics

Breast cancer in India

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