Gynaecomastia
As
the name suggests, gynaecomastia refers to an abnormal enlargement of the male
breasts.
Normally, men tend to have some amount of breast tissue, which
increases in proportion to overall body fat. An obese person will hence have
more breast tissue, compared to a thin individual.
Gynaecomastia becomes a problem when it starts interfering with a
person’s body image, making him uncomfortable around his peers, while swimming,
gymming or may interfere with his relationship with his spouse or fiancee..
This condition may be secondary to several causes, or may be
completely idiopathic (cause unknown).
In either case, we may need to perform a few tests, to come to a
diagnosis.
More often than not, gynaecomastia is idiopathic ie, the exact
cause is unknown.
Sometimes, it may be secondary to long term medications, hormonal
disturbances, or less commonly, testicular tumors. In such cases, the cause
needs to be treated first.
In idiopathic gynaecomastia, surgical treatment is very successful
and extremely satisfying. It is often performed as a day care procedure and the
recovery is generally very quick.
However, care should be taken that the person continues to be
physically active post surgery and maintains his weight, in order to prevent a
recurrence.
Dr Neemesh Lodh is a breast cancer specialist in Dombivli,
Thane.
For more information visit: www.breastoncocare.com
Phone no: 7507577546
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