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Gynecomastia Treatment in Vijayawada

Gynaecomastia

Gynecomastia is enlarged breast tissue in men. It appears as a swelling or lump in one or both breasts of the men. It may not be considered serious but can hide underlying cancer. It appears in different age groups of men. This is a common condition seen in pubescent males and elderly men. This condition is caused when changes occur in androgen and estrogen levels, which is responsible for generating both the female and male characteristics in men. Usually it can be self-diagnosed but it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible to get checked for any underlying threats. We are offering gynecomastia Treatment from our location to people who are living in and around Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Gudivada, Tadepalligudem, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Palakollu and Narsapuram.

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Causes

There are varied reasons that can cause gynecomastia in men. Let's take a look at the causes of this medical condition:

  • 1) Hormone Imbalance: Gynecomastia can be caused due to imbalance in the male and female hormones present in the body. When the body of a male produces higher levels of estrogen then it causes breast tissue growth.
  • 2) Obesity: This is a very common cause of Gynecomastia as the level of estrogen increases if a male is overweight.
  • 3) Puberty: During puberty the hormones in the body vary that may lead to a drop-in testosterone levels and estrogen causes breast enlargement. Gynecomastia during puberty is temporary and clears as the hormone level in boys stabilize.
  • 4) Old age: Elderly male produce less testosterone and have more body fat that can cause Gynecomastia.
  • 5) Some of the rare cases may suffer from Gynecomastia due to alcohol abuse, medication side effects, illegal drug abuse or infections.

Gynecomastia may affect newborn baby boys in some cases as the estrogen is passed from the mother to the baby through placenta.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Gynecomastia may start with just a small lump but it shouldn't be ignored. There can be other visible symptoms like:

  • 1. A lump in the testicle that causes hormonal imbalance leads to breast pain.
  • 2. Breast pain - The breast pain is primarily caused due to friction against clothing. Sometimes when a muscle pull happens.
  • 3. Lump in the breast.
  • 4. Breast development.
  • 5. Tender nipples.
  • 6. Painful breast.
  • 7. Skin ulceration.

Treatment

In most cases, swelling, lump, and pain in the breast resolve on its own. In certain cases, it can be treated using medicines or surgical procedures. Some of the other measures taken by gynecomastia specialist in Vijayawada are stopping some medications and supplements to build the body, suggesting over-the-counter pain medications, and using cold compressions to reduce breast pain and swelling. It is important to rule out malignancy.

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