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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am worried about my brother, 37, who has had gynecomastia since his teenage. Lately, he has noticed some lumps and discharge from one side. We have a strong family history of breast cancer (mom and aunt).

  1. Should he get checked?
  2. Also, can u suggest some preventive measures?

He is embarrassed to discuss this with anyone and keeps delaying the check-up. The discharge has a weird color sometimes. He exercises a lot, but his chest area still looks swollen.

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Jain Tushar Pukharaj

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Tushar Jain is a Pulmonologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, lung infections, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He also has clinical expertise in critical care, infectious diseases, allergy management, and internal medicine. With a patient-focused approach, Dr. Jain emphasizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and personalized care plans to improve breathing health and overall well-being. He regularly treats complex respiratory and critical-care cases and is committed to early intervention and preventive healthcare. Dr. Jain currently provides consultation and advanced lung-care services at his clinic, helping patients achieve better long-term respiratory health and quality of life.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Gynecomastia: Having gynecomastia since teenage years is not uncommon, but new symptoms like lumps and discharge warrant medical attention. Given your strong family history of breast cancer, your brother needs to get checked.

Recommended actions:

  1. Schedule a doctor's appointment. Encourage your brother to schedule an appointment with his primary care physician or a breast specialist.

  2. Mammogram or ultrasound. His doctor may recommend a mammogram or ultrasound to evaluate the lumps and discharge.

  3. Physical examination. A thorough physical examination will help identify any abnormalities.

I suggest the following preventive measures:

  1. Regular health check-ups can help detect any potential issues early.

  2. Encourage your brother to perform regular breast self-examination to become familiar with his breast tissue.

  3. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating a balanced diet can help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 13, 2025
Reviewed At June 8, 2026

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tushar Jain is a Pulmonologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, lung infections, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He also has clinical expertise in critical care, infectious diseases, allergy management, and internal medicine. With a patient-focused approach, Dr. Jain emphasizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and personalized care plans to improve breathing health and overall well-being. He regularly treats complex respiratory and critical-care cases and is committed to early intervention and preventive healthcare. Dr. Jain currently provides consultation and advanced lung-care services at his clinic, helping patients achieve better long-term respiratory health and quality of life.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Tushar Jain is a Pulmonologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, lung infections, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He also has clinical expertise in critical care, infectious diseases, allergy management, and internal medicine. With a patient-focused approach, Dr. Jain emphasizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and personalized care plans to improve breathing health and overall well-being. He regularly treats complex respiratory and critical-care cases and is committed to early intervention and preventive healthcare. Dr. Jain currently provides consultation and advanced lung-care services at his clinic, helping patients achieve better long-term respiratory health and quality of life.

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