What is gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is an abnormal condition of
enlarged breast in men. Both men and women have breast glands but in men they
are not noticeable. The breast in men tends to be small and undeveloped. It is
a common condition in men and boys. Breast gland enlargement in men can affect newborns,
boys during puberty, and older men. In adulthood 95 percent of cases are
resolved. The complications increase with the age. This condition does not mean
that the person has extra fat or is overweight. It is caused due to extra
breast tissue. Gyming and exercise will not reduce the breast tissue in
gynecomastia.
Cause of gynecomastia:
It can be caused due to imbalance between the
sex hormones namely testosterone and estrogen. In female estrogen makes breast
tissue grow and the hormone testosterone stops estrogen to make breast tissue
grow. Testosterone and estrogen are available in both males and females, where
as testosterone is available in higher proportions in males and estrogen is
available in higher proportions in females. This condition is more common among
males as they approach middle and older age. In old age men produces less
testosterone and they have more fat than younger men. This can also results in a
higher production of estrogen.
Diagnoses:
Doctor will ask about medical and drug
history, symptoms and possibly family history. The test will include physical
examination of the breast tissue and also the genitals and abdomen. If the test
shows hormone imbalance the doctors will normally say that the patient’s
condition is likely to resolve within a year. If the lump is found to be
abnormally large, one-sided, tender, fixed and hard, or associated with nipple
discharge the doctor would advice a biopsy in order to rule out breast cancer.
Treatment:
Gynecomastia can be resolved normally without
any treatment, but if in case there is underlying condition then it would
require treatment. If this condition is seen in men due to some medication then
the patient may need to switch to a different drug. One can get Affordable
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