How to Test for Gynecomastia?
What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a medical condition that refers to the overdevelopment or enlargement of breast tissues in men or boys. In this condition, the breasts of a male become large and can even grow unevenly
In most cases, gynecomastia often happens when a preteen or teenage boy is going through some hormonal changes during puberty. It should be noted that this can also happen to newborn babies and to men as they age
What are the Causes of Gynecomastia?
It should be noted that gynecomastia is a benign and noncancerous condition. It has been linked to several causes including hormonal changes. In most men, gynecomastia is caused by changes in levels of estrogen, which is a female hormone, and testosterone, which is the male hormone However, one should remember that there can be other causes of gynecomastia too. For example, gynecomastia can also be a side effect of consuming certain medications like antidepressants, antibiotics, chemotherapy, ulcer, cardiovascular medicines, or prostate cancer medicines.
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The consumption of drugs like anabolic steroids, heroin, and marijuana can also cause gynecomastia. There are also some medical conditions that can cause gynecomastia, including:
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Lung cancer
Tumors of the adrenal glands or pituitary gland
Testicular cancer
Thyroid disorders
Injury or trauma
Obesity How to Test for Gynecomastia?
The first thing that you should know about diagnosing or testing gynecomastia is that this diagnosis should only come from a cosmetic surgeon. Your medical expert will look at your past health and medical history and give you a physical exam before giving any diagnosis
At the same time, your medical expert might also conduct the following tests to rule out the existence of other diseases and conditions
Blood test
Urine tests
Mammogram
A biopsy
It should be noted that these tests are not required while diagnosing gynecomastia every single time. The decision of getting these tests done solely lies with the cosmetic surgeon and what he or she thinks is best for the patient.
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How is Gynecomastia Treated?
There are different techniques and treatment options that a medical expert can opt for when it comes to treating gynecomastia. However, the best treatment option for you can be selected after considering the following factors.
Age of the patient
Overall health and past medical history of the patient
The extent of the condition
How well the patient handles certain medicines, therapies, and treatments
How long the condition is expected to last
Cause of the condition
One should also remember that most cases of gynecomastia that happen during puberty do not require any major treatment. In those cases, the condition gets better on its own within 6 months to 2 or 3 years
Beyond this, if the consumption of medicine is causing this condition, then the patient would be required to stop taking the medicine. On the other hand, if a medical condition is causing gynecomastia, then that medical condition would have to be treated
However, if none of these options work, then the one sure-shot way of curing gynecomastia is opting for gynecomastia surgery. Gynecomastia surgery can help an individual say goodbye to suffering from this condition permanently and without any hassle
But there are still some things that one should remember before getting gynecomastia surgery. The first thing is that patients should only get gynecomastia surgery from a skilled, qualified, and experienced cosmetic surgeon. This will make sure that the individual is in the right hands and will achieve the surgery results that he or she wants in the safest way possible
At the same time, the patient should also clear any doubt or questions that he might have related to the gynecomastia surgery procedure. Be as open and comfortable with your cosmetic surgeon as possible. It is highly important that the patient should feel at ease with his cosmetic surgeon
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Why Choose Divine Cosmetic Surgery to Get Gynecomastia Treatment?
We at Divine Cosmetic Surgery take the safety of all our patients very seriously. This is why Dr. Amit Gupta spends countless hours every single year to welcome new technology and measures at Divine Cosmetic Surgery so that all patients can receive the best possible results in the safest way possible
Beyond this, Dr. Amit Gupta and his team of medical experts have a collective experience of decades. This means that if you want to get gynecomastia treatment from the best doctor in India, then you cannot be in better hands than when you are at Divine Cosmetic Surgery