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Pseudogynecomastia

Pseudogynecomastia is a condition where there is increased fat deposition causing a female like breast enlargement in men. It occurs commonly in obese men. The breast size varies according to the weight gain or loss. The breast tissue is usually not tender and painful. Lifestyle style modification with weight loss helps to treat this condition. If the weight loss is not achieved using lifestyle modification, liposuction helps in these cases.

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Kindly guide me with the reports if I have gynecomastia.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. My height is 5 feet 10 inches and weight is 192 lbs. I am having gynecomastia. I have attached the biochemical test results, laboratory reports. Please guide the treatment if I have low testosterone.  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your testosterone levels are normal. But, you need to undergo further tests like serum TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), serum estradiol and serum prolactin for the evaluation of gynecomastia. Kindly get these tests done and revert back with the reports.   Read Full »

Why do I feel pain on touching the area around my nipples?

Query: Hello doctor, I have felt pain by touching under, around, and below my nipples for the past five days. There is no swelling and no visible irritation. Please check the pictures. Any advice on what to do? Currently, I am taking Atenolol, Escitalopram, Pantoprazole, Amlodipine, Crestor, Fenofibrate, a...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and am sorry for such discomfort you are having. I saw the picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). In one of the pictures, there is a slight enlargement contour of the left breast with mild, faint ery...  Read Full »

How is male breast enlargement treated?

Query: Hi doctor, I am overweight for my age. I am wondering whether you could help me out. I also feel that I have male breast enlargement. I just wanted to check what I can do further.  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For weight loss the most important thing is to determine the calories you are taking in a day. Cut down by 500 calories a day, which may very well be a bottle of soda or a half muffin and bag of chips. This will allow you to lose about 1- ½ lbs a week. If you add an...  Read Full »

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