What should I do if the wound occasionally hurts three years after breast cancer surgery

What should I do if the wound occasionally hurts three years after breast cancer surgery?

Occasional stabbing pain three years after breast cancer surgery may be related to excessive traction, postoperative pain syndrome after breast cancer surgery, breast hyperplasia, etc., and requires appropriate treatment according to different situations.

1. Excessive stretching:

Breast cancer surgery is very traumatic to the body, and the recovery time after surgery is relatively slow. If the individual's physical condition is poor, the recovery time will be longer, even lasting for several years. Once strenuous exercise, it may involve the wound tissue and cause slight pain. If there is no other discomfort, no special treatment is required, and it will be relieved after proper rest.

2. Postoperative breast cancer pain syndrome:

It may also be related to postoperative pain syndrome after breast cancer surgery, which is a chronic pain caused by improper postoperative recovery. The symptoms are relatively mild, mainly manifested as tingling or swelling pain. Most patients will feel more obvious three months after surgery, but some patients will continue to feel pain for several years. During this period, it can be relieved by massage, hot compress, etc. If necessary, you can take painkillers according to the doctor's advice, such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, etc.

3. Breast hyperplasia:

If the wound only occasionally stings after three years without other discomfort, it has little to do with the surgery itself. It may be endocrine disorders that lead to breast hyperplasia, and breast lumps will be found when touched. For mild symptoms, no special treatment is required, and good living habits and dietary rules can be developed. If the condition is serious, medication can be used under the guidance of a doctor, such as Ruyinxiao Tablets, Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills, Xiaojin Pills, etc.

It may also be related to mastitis, recurrence of breast cancer, etc. For further diagnosis, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner to treat the cause.