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Gynecomastia, in adult males, is usually caused by certain diseases such as lung or liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, hormone problems, hormonal problems, and overactive thyroid.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Hyderabad
Hi lybrate-user, gynecomastia, the appearance of large male breasts, generally results from an imbalance of the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. This can be the results of life changes, such as hitting puberty or middle-age, prescription medications, drug use, or illness. Please mention your son's height and weight also.
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process referred to as ankylosis. Ankylo...more
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process referred to as ankylosis. Ankylo...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Mumbai
In the majority of cases, gynecomastia goes on its own and it does not require any treatment. There are, however, surgery options available if the symptoms become severe. Surgery includes liposuction (breast fat is removed without removing the breast gland tissue), and mastectomy (breast gland tissue is removed by making small incisions. This involves less recovery time).
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The main cause of gynecomastia is the imbalance between estrogen and androgen hormones. Estrogen controls the breast growth and the men's body produces it in small amounts. In few men, the estrogen hormone is produced more and it causes enlarged breasts. Overweight people also develop enlarged breasts as they have excess fatty tissue. There are other causes for enlarged breasts such as: consumption of alcohol, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid, adrenal tumours. Few drugs and medications als...more
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Asked for male, 52 years old from Faridabad
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Generally, gynecomastia does not need any medical attention as it usually goes away on its own. The male breasts become normal again within a few months to a couple of years. If it becomes severe, your doctor will prescribe you medicines. There are also surgeries to reduce the size of the breast. Surgery options include: 1) liposuction- this helps in removing the extra fat from the breast but not the breast gland tissue. 2) mastectomy- the surgery is performed to remove the breast gland tissue. ...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Mumbai
No, gynecomastia usually is not a condition with serious complications. It is noncancerous. However, it becomes tough to live with it as men and boys may feel embarrassed while staying in the group of people. There might be pain in the breasts and nipples become sensitive when it rubs against clothes.
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Homoeopathic treatment can help you well for all the problems. Need not to take so many medicines for different problems.
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