Gynecomastia Learning Center

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Gynecomastia is the development of prominent breast tissue in the male.

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Symptoms
Marijuana and heroin, along with some prescription drugs, have estrogen effects in some men. Finally, drugs can also ca...
Causes
Puberty; Exposure to estrogen hormone; Exposure to androgen hormones; Marijuana use; Tumors; Genetic disorders; Chronic...
Tests
For more serious gynecomastia, the underlying. Carefully feeling the area beneath the nipple of an adolescent boy with ...
Treatments
Apply cold compresses and use analgesics as recommended by the health care provider if swollen breasts are also tender.
Drugs
  • clomiPHENE
  • danazol
  • testolactone
Risk Factors
  • chronic liver disease
  • estrogen therapy
  • Kidney Failure
Complications
The progress of gynecomastia is determined by its cause.
Prevention
  • alcohol abstinence
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if the breasts have developed abnormally or if there is swelling or pain in one or both ...

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