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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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

Is it fibroadenoma or adenoids ,rule out with FNAC , if it fibroadenosis u can leave it ,fibroadenoma if it bigger size u can remove it

Do not leave medication but if you want you can opt for non hormonal treatment. As for fibroadenoma, it can get cured by medicines but takes time. I will need more details for apt advice so you can contact me if interested.

Itching is also known as pruritus. It is a condition which causes irritating sensation and is usually uncontrollable that makes us scratch it to have some relief from it.

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Itchy breast is quite common and usually occurs due to increase in the size of the breast which directly relates to weight gain. It can also be due to some allergies, skin infection or dry skin. Most commonly this itching will resolve on its own or by some home remedies and doesn't require any prescription...more

Massage your breast with olive oil and coconut oil, apply vit e with coconut oil and massage well, apply bio oil, apply fenugreek paste, this will help.