Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is the name of the condition in man who has visible women like breasts. It may seen in boys at the beginning of puberty and may disappear spontaneously. It is frequent in the elderly men. In adult men some medications, diseases, hormonal imbalance, herbal products, street drugs and alcohol my cause gynecomastia. But most of the adult cases the reason is unknown. It may effect only one side or both sides. It is usually harmless but may cause serious psychological problems. Treatment is mainly by surgery. The excess tissues are removed by open surgery or liposuction.

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