Fibroadenoma, Simply Breast Mass

What is Fibroadenoma?

Lumps in the breast (credits to Google)

Fibroadenoma is a form of tumor in the breast. It is the most common benign tumor among women. Breasts have different tissues, fibrous and glandular tissues being the ones responsible for the concentration of mass in breast. The size of fibroadenomas range from grain-size to marble or the most an egg-size.

Scientists have yet to prove the cause of fibroadenomas. Most clearly account genetics as one of the major causes. Women who develop breast lumps are mostly in their reproductive years - 20's to 30's. Most studies show that fibroadenomas are primarily affected by hormonal changes in a woman's body. They feel tender and swollen when you have your monthly period.


Detection and Treatment

Large lumps can easily be felt during breast examination. They appear to be round, painless and movable lumps once you feel them under your skin. However, smaller lumps, can only be detected by ultrasound. When fibroadenomas are seen through sonograms, they appear as black round objects with well-defined edges.

Breast Examination

Fibroadenoma Ultrasound

Normally, if the lumps are not so big, they are removed surgically under local anesthesia. While those that are considerably big can be removed under general anesthesia. Breast masses are subject to biopsy and laboratory test to further analyze them composition and to rule out the possible manifestation of cancer.

Fibroadenoma Surgery

Solutions for Bad Breath

     Got bad breath? Try licking the back of your palm and smell the damp area. What did you find out?

     Bad breath has been a problem to most people. Almost everyone gets to experience this problem, aware or not. To some, this becomes a perennial one though that it affects one's social life, confidence and even relationships.
     HALITOSIS is the medical term for bad breath and there are a number of reasons why this occurs. To some people it is not permanent. It may also be an indication of a serious health problem.

CAUSES

1. BACTERIA! Bacteria grow so rapidly. They grow on tongue surfaces, gums, between the teeth and down to your throat. Rough tongue surface is more prone to bacteria buildup. They produce volatile sulfur compounds that cause bad breath.
2. Poor oral hygiene. Bad breath is primarily caused by poor dental practices. Proper brushing of teeth involves at least 3-minute brushing of gums, teeth, tongue, palate and lips. The bristles should be positioned in a 45-degree angle rubbing your teeth they should not be swept up and down or left and right! Proper brushing involves tongue cleaning. Based on reviews, those who use tongue scrapper are less likely to have severe bad breath.
***Caution: Tongue scrapping should not be done so deliberately that it may hurt your taste buds and tongue tissues. Find a tongue scrapper gentle enough to remove excess saliva and food debris. Based on studies, electric toothbrush and tongue cleaner clean better than manual thingy.