Are the glands inside the breast hard?

Normally, the glands inside the breast are tough. The hardening suggests that the patient may have breast hyperplasia, fibroids, breast cancer and other pathologies.
The breast is an important organ of the human body, mainly composed of glands, fat, and ligaments and other tissues. In general, breast glands are tough, especially in women, with age, ligaments and other tissues can appear relaxation performance, the breast will be softer.
If the breast feels hard when touched, it is important to be alert to the presence of breast lesions. Common lesions include breast hyperplasia, fibroids, breast cancer and so on. At this time, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, breast visualization, palpation, feel the hardness of the breast as well as the presence of lumps within the breast and other conditions. Breast ultrasound, molybdenum target, pathology and other examinations are also needed to analyze and diagnose the condition comprehensively.
For patients with benign lesions, symptomatic treatment is the mainstay to help stabilize the patient’s condition and improve clinical symptoms. For patients with malignant lesions, regardless of whether they have clinical symptoms, they should be actively treated to try to slow down the progress of the lesions and improve their quality of life.