Gynecomastia Health Feed

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.

Gynecomastia a hormonal problem in male. It's not a serious physical problem. It's affects mental health more.
Try to reduce some weight. Obesity may become a serious cause of many other problems.

Physical exercises and life style changes are very helpful in this problem. Running and chest exercises are good for this. Avoid fast and junk food. Avoid fried and spicy food. Some ayurvedic medicine are very helpful for this. If you want to know more or wants any medicinal treatment then consult me at my helpline no mobile, mobile
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
If you find a breast lump that feels round, smooth and firm, it could be a cyst — a dilated milk duct filled with fluid. A breast cyst can be large or small, and the surrounding breast tissue may be tender. A breast cyst may appear before your menstrual period and get smaller or disappear afterward.
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Please contact your local branch. It will be better. Most probably they might be performing surgery.

Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours. In severe cases of gynecomastia, the weight of excess breast tissue may cause the breasts to sag and stretch the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple).