Nipple: causes and symptoms

The female body is very susceptible to any changes occurring in the body, and the breast is the most sensitive part. Any woman will notice, when the breast changes shape, it becomes not the same as always, especially not to miss the moment of the sunken nipples.

Deviation in the structure causes a mass of complexes in a woman. She becomes withdrawn, trying to hide her breasts. Of course, this state has a negative impact on the intimate life. The fallen nipple of the breast has not only an aesthetic dislike, this condition brings a lot of discomfort and can cause serious pathologies. The pain can go on for a while itself, but sometimes it is so strong and unbearable that you have to call an ambulance.

Because of what there are painful sensations

Unfortunately, today every third woman seeks help from a specialist on problems with breast health. Disease of the mammary glands has become very common, and it is due primarily to hormonal failures, an incorrect way of life. Because the breast responds to any minor changes in the body.

As a rule, the pain in the nipples is accompanied by a general malaise and discomfort throughout the breast. The first thing a woman might think about in her reproductive years is about the approaching monthly (very rarely). Therefore, it is very important to follow your cycle to exclude a symptom tied to this particular condition.

Why do the nipples need solitary mammologic examination, because this phenomenon is due to the usual intake of hormonal drugs, antidepressants, antibiotics, as well as when pregnancy occurs? Unfortunately, sometimes the clinical picture can be more dangerous, and such changes in the chest are a sign:

• Mastopathy;
• Cysts of the breast ;
• Oncology.

Causes of pathology development

Deformation of the juice is a feature of the structure of the breast. The reason for the deviation can be:

• heredity;
• Hypoplasia of the reproductive organs;
• Insufficient development of the milk ducts;
• Breast disease;
• Wrong underwear.

Usually, changes take place on both sides simultaneously. If the nipple on one breast has fallen, it is necessary to go urgently to mammologu - this is one of the first signs of the development of cancer. It is important to understand that such negative factors as alcohol consumption, smoking, drugs, poor environmental conditions, greatly affect health and can affect the state of the breast.

A female nipple has a rather complex structure. On its surface is up to 25 milky ducts that go to the mammary gland. In the deeper layers connective tissue strands are located, located between the small milk ducts. Insufficiently long threads of these starts draw the nipple in. In some cases, breast-feeding contributes to the return of normal shape due to stretching of the bundles.

Symptoms

The drawn nipples over the areola do not rise, they become flat, as if pressed into the chest. The woman herself may not notice such a flaw until she becomes pregnant, or the moment of lactation occurs. During this period, the deformation of the nipple is very noticeable. It can be of the following form:

• Average retraction;
• Short and flat;
• Long and strong retraction.

Externally, the sunken nipples look different. The photo can not show any serious differences, it will be noticed only by the doctor at the examination of the patient.

Plastic surgeons distinguish 2 types of sunken nipples:

• Hiding;
• Inverted.

The first return to the desired position with breastfeeding or sexual arousal. The second does not protrude beyond the halo in any manipulation. Often this condition is accompanied by pain throughout the chest.

If the nipple has fallen, it gives a lot of problems when the baby is fed. It is inconvenient for him to grasp the breast, why the child can not eat normally. Numerous attempts to cope with this process lead to the fact that areoles are injured, painful cracks and abrasions appear, in which infection can penetrate, which will lead to the development of mastitis. With purulent mastitis, feeding stops abruptly, and the mother undergoes surgery.

Such a defect can cause the following complications:

• Accumulation of foreign particles or fat in the cavity;
• Maceration of the halo;
• Milk during pregnancy flows out of the chest.

How to deal with pathology?

Many women, noticing the pathology themselves and not realizing the seriousness of the problem, try to "solve the problem" themselves: pulling out the nipples with their hands, with different objects, rubbing them, massaging them. When a hollow nipple is diagnosed, this can not be done. First, the effect will not be accurate, and secondly, the nipples have a close connection with the entire neuroendocrine system, which provides support for the body during pregnancy. A similar irritation stimulates the production of hormones that lead the uterus into tone, which can lead to miscarriage.

It does not matter at what period of your life (during pregnancy, or just in the process of preparing for it, while breastfeeding), a woman noticed that the nipple had fallen. It is obligatory at the first symptoms to visit a mammologist. After the examination, the doctor will advise how to restore the old look of the breast.

Special linings are designed to stretch the connective tissue bridges. The device for the hollow nipples Brava proved to be a good one. However, conservative treatment does not always help, in some cases operations are required.

Surgical correction

Correction of the nipples is carried out with the help of minor surgical intervention under local anesthesia. Such procedures can be contraindicated if a woman plans to give birth and breast-feed in the future. An accurate diagnosis is made after the examination. Such an anomaly is a purely individual problem.

Any intervention in the body has certain consequences, complications and discomfort. But in some cases this procedure saves a person's life, normalizes his psychological state and returns to his former existence. During the operation, all attention is paid to maintaining the integrity of the dairy ducts. A small incision is made under the microscope at the base of the halo, and the strands are cut, pulling the nipple inward, after which it is pulled forward.

Rehabilitation after surgery

During this period, hematomas, swelling and pain in the chest will be observed. The full rehabilitation period is 6 weeks. At this time you need to give up heavy physical exertion, avoid stressful situations, spend more time outdoors and wear comfortable underwear.

At the end of this time, one should continue to adhere to all the recommendations and take them as a way of life. Sensitivity will gradually return to the woman , the nipples will become elongated.

Diagnostics

The diagnosis is conducted by a highly qualified mammalian doctor or gynecologist who prescribes a checkup to understand why the nipple has fallen. For this it is necessary to pass:

• General analysis of urine, feces and blood;
• Bacterial culture from the nipples;
• Scraping;
• An ultrasound or a mammogram is prescribed.

Preventive actions

Every woman should monitor her health and pay attention to any changes in the body. It is necessary to periodically examine the mammary glands. It is worthwhile to take prudence and take urgent measures if a nipple has fallen on one breast. And even in the absence of soreness and other unpleasant symptoms, it is urgent to visit the specialist's office.