Breast cancer is a relatively serious gynecological tumor in China, and there are many reasons for its occurrence. In order to achieve good treatment, the most important thing is early detection. In addition to regular routine examinations in hospitals, it is also necessary to perform self-examinations at home. This can help discover some situations in time and then promptly go to the hospital for formal examination. Avoid the harm of breast tumors to women. Let's take a look at the self-examination methods for breasts.
1. Breast examination during bathing: When bathing, the skin surface is damp, and the skin is smooth after applying soap, which is conducive to discovering abnormalities. At this time, use your right hand to examine (touch) the left breast, paying attention to whether there is local thickening or lumps.
2. Breast examination in front of the mirror: Raise both upper limbs during the examination, and pay attention to whether there are local protrusions, depressions, and nipple changes in the breasts. Then cross your hands on your waist and push hard against your waist and hips to tense the pectoral muscles and examine whether there are any changes in the breasts. During the examination, special attention should be paid to whether the breasts on both sides are symmetrical. Changes in asymmetry should be taken seriously.
3. Breast examination while lying flat in bed: Lie down flat in bed. If you are examining the right breast, place a small thin pillow under the right shoulder and back, and rest your right hand under your head. This can evenly expose the breast tissue and facilitate examination. When examining the left breast, use the four fingers of your right hand together, flatten them, gently touch the breast, and check it in a certain direction and order, making circular motions. Finally, squeeze the nipple and pay attention to whether there is any fluid discharge. Then use the same method to examine both armpits, paying attention to whether there are swollen lymph nodes. This completes the self-examination of the breasts. What are the methods of self-examination for women's breasts? This is very helpful for women. At the same time, after discovering symptoms of breast disease, it is necessary to promptly go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.
