How to Treat Breast Cysts
Determine your risk for breast cysts.. Perform a breast self-exam at home.. Talk with your doctor about possible testing.
Steps
1
Determine your risk for breast cysts.
Determine your risk for breast cysts.
2
Perform a breast self-exam at home.
Perform a breast self-exam at home.
3
Talk with your doctor about possible testing.
Talk with your doctor about possible testing.
4
Get an ultrasound to determine if you have a simple or complex cyst.
Get an ultrasound to determine if you have a simple or complex cyst.
5
Monitor the cysts for changes.
Monitor the cysts for changes.
6
Take a pain reliever for mild discomfort.
Take a pain reliever for mild discomfort.
7
Apply gentle heat to the cysts.
Apply gentle heat to the cysts.
8
Take a hot shower.
Take a hot shower.
9
Wear a bra with good support.
Wear a bra with good support.
10
Drain the cysts.
Drain the cysts.
11
Take antibiotics for the infection, if necessary.
Take antibiotics for the infection, if necessary.
12
Ask your doctor about hormonal treatments.
Ask your doctor about hormonal treatments.
13
Surgically remove the cysts.
Surgically remove the cysts.
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