Why do women's nipples become larger and more painful?

The nipple is a very important organ for women. When a newborn is born, its digestive system is not fully developed, so it needs to be fed with breast milk. Breastfeeding is a way for the baby to suck the nipple of the pregnant woman to supplement the nutrients necessary for physical development. Sometimes women experience enlarged and painful nipples, which is very troubling. So what is going on? Let me introduce it to you below.

Why are my nipples getting bigger and hurting?

1. Pain caused by breast trauma.

2. Excessive breast size causes drooping and causes discomfort.

3. The pain is caused by pressure from an inappropriate bra, which can be relieved by changing the bra.

4. Breast cancer itself rarely causes pain. It only causes pain when the cancer worsens and invades nearby tissues such as the skin or chest wall.

5. Postpartum breast pain is mostly caused by mastitis. In addition to breast pain, there will also be fever and local lumps in the breast. This is mainly caused by blocked milk ducts and milk accumulation. Therefore, breastfeeding should be done as soon as possible after delivery to prevent excessive milk accumulation in the breasts.

6. Caused by menstruation, this kind of pain has a clear relationship with menstruation. Usually it causes breast swelling and pain two or three days before menstruation due to increased blood supply, and gradually disappears after menstruation. Due to its obvious relationship with menstruation, it usually does not cause trouble to the person concerned.

What to do if you have nipple pain?

1. Prevent obesity. For women who are overweight, losing weight can help relieve breast pain.

2. Don’t eat salty food. High-salt foods can easily cause breast enlargement, and such foods should be avoided especially 7 to 10 days before menstruation.

3. Try hot compress. Hot compress is a traditional Chinese medical treatment that can relieve breast pain by using a hot pack, hot water bottle, or hot bath. If you use alternating cold and hot compresses, the effect of eliminating breast discomfort will be better.

4. Wear a secure bra. In addition to preventing breast sagging, the more important function of a bra is to prevent further compression of the already compressed breast nerves and eliminate discomfort. Careful sisters will find that those jogging athletes wear stable bras for this health reason.

5. Avoid diuretics. Diuretics do help remove fluid from the body and can also reduce breast swelling. But this immediate relief comes at a cost. Excessive use of diuretics can lead to potassium loss, disrupt electrolyte balance, and affect glucose formation.

6. Change your eating habits. Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet and consume fiber from whole grains (whole grains), vegetables, and beans. Eat more foods rich in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins. These vitamins help regulate the production of prostaglandin E. At the same time, you should try to eat less margarine.

7. Massage your breasts frequently. Gently massaging the breasts can help return excess body fluid to the lymphatic system. When massaging, first apply soapy liquid to the breast, and rotate your fingers along the surface of the breast in a circle about the size of a coin. Then use your hands to press the breasts in and bounce them up, which is extremely helpful in preventing breast discomfort.

8. Stay away from coffee. Does caffeine cause breast discomfort? This has not been proven. However, according to medical surveys, many women with breast pain and other benign symptoms have significant improvement in their symptoms after quitting caffeine. Therefore, you have to give up coffee completely, which means you have to completely give up soda, chocolate, ice cream, tea, and caffeinated painkillers.