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Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is a condition characterized by swollen or puffy male breast tissues. It can happen at any age but usually occur in newborns, puberty, and adulthood. It results from hormonal changes, heredity, obesity, or certain drugs. Gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction, reduces breast size in men. The procedure involves liposuction with or without gland excision, depending on the grade and type of gynecomastia.

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What is the treatment for gynecomastia with increase in weight?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. My weight is 176 lbs, and my height is 5.9 feet. I have gynecomastia for the past four years. Please recommend some medicines.  Read Full »

Dr. Albana Greca

Dr. Albana Greca

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you have hormonal problems as per your weight. You should check your thyroid hormones, sex hormones and a complete biochemistry panel (liver and kidney function test). If everything is fine, then it can be due to hormonal changes at your young age. So the treatm...  Read Full »

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