What is the cause of breast duct dilation?

1 Duct excretion disorder

Breast duct excretion disorder is one of the causes of breast duct expansion. The main factors causing breast duct excretion disorder include accumulation of secretions in the duct; congenital nipple malformation, Depressions, unclean or foreign hairs and fibers; in middle-aged and elderly women due to reduced ovarian function, degeneration of breast ducts, etc., these will block the breast pores and cause breast duct expansion.

2 Abnormal hormone stimulation of breast ducts

The reason why breast duct epithelium produces abnormal secretions is because of abnormal sex hormones, which cause the breast ducts to expand and cause blockage in the ducts without abnormality. Duct dilatation may also not occur due to hormone stimulation of epithelial cell secretion.

3 Breast duct infection

Breast duct dilation is related to anaerobic bacteria or areolar infection. The main reason is that after inflammatory infection, the inflammatory secretions in the duct will stimulate the duct to expand, and even Overflowing outside the tube will eventually cause an inflammatory reaction around the tube, dominated by plasma cell infiltration.

4 Precautions for breast duct dilation

1. If you suffer from breast duct dilation, you should have regular breast examinations, and if you find any abnormalities, treat them as soon as possible

2. Usually Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep your nipples and areola clean, and properly remove secretions

3. Do not wear tight tops and bras, pay attention to exercise, strengthen your physique, improve your own immunity, and pay attention to the balance between work and rest. , Eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins.