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How Can You differentiate Gynecomastia Apart From Chest Fat? What test are essential to do? How to address the issue apart from weight reduction

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1.Do a Self-test: If you have chest fat, they will look like breasts and feel soft when you touch them. Due to the excess skin formation, it has a saggy look.  Gynecomastia has a strong ... Read More

How can I distinguish between gynecomastia and chest fat? If it is gyno what is the cure? Is there any non surgery treatment available?

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Is this gynecomastia or chest fat I have weight of 88kgs with height 5feet 11inches . This embarasses me a lot please advice what should I try .

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

How to check whether I have gynecomastia or normal chest fat? I have swollen nipples and chest from the age of 12-13. Please check.

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Sonography will be helpful ... Read More

I've been having lower chest fat problem since past 4 years, probably the problem of gynecomastia, no signs of reduction even by joining gym

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HELLO, FEMALE BREAST IN MALE. AT FIRST SUBCUTANEOUS FAT THAN AS START ENLARGEMENT BREAST DEVELOPED MILK GLAND AS IT PROGRESS MILK SECRETION STARTS BUT A BIT, IN RARE CASES IF FEMALE HORMONE ACTIVI ... Read More

Sir, i am confuse that i have chest fat or gynecomastia ,because when my body pumps up by doing running ,exercise and even i bath with cold water then my chest nipples becomes tight and come outside of that black area ,but when my body relaxes then my chest nipple muscles loses and nipples goes inside that black ring and my chest look like weird a

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Gynaecomastia is an enlargement of breast in males and not just the nipple area, comparable to females. You need to visit a surgeon to confirm your diagnosis and subsequent treatment. ... Read More

I have some chest fat...i don't know it's gynecomastia or what...please help... ... ... ... ... ...

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That can only be answered after examination. Visit a doctor ... Read More

About chest fat At first I'm very obsessive after that I have reduced my weight for more than 10kg through diet and gym after that still my chest fat as not reduced it was same like previously but I don't have any pain or swelling but whenever I ejaculate my chest fat will be hard also looks like little grown up only after ejaculation Im feeling li

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You should personally visit an endocrinologist because it needs to be examined physically ... Read More

I cant point out if i have gynecomastia or normal chest fat..pls helo me with this...and say i have gynecomastia what should i do then!!??

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gynecomastia occurs due to excess of fat tissue which converts androgens into estrogens ....consult surgeons they will examine clinically and guide you further ... Read More

I'm confused whether I'm having gyno or chest fat. I feel my chest like breast since when i was 14 or 15. it's little not much. even people can't notice but. for it i have to wear tight inner.I have been working out since 1.5 years but its there. my nipples are puffy and when I'm wet they get shreded and chesf looks better.it feels so soft to touch

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Consult Surgeon ... Read More

"I've noticed swelling/enlargement in chest area and I'm concerned it might be gynecomastia." "I'm uncomfortable with how my chest looks — is this something hormonal or related to medication or weight?" "Can we check if this is true gynecomastia or just fat?"

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Visit a surgeon www.drgandhi.org ... Read More

I have lump in right chest, did mammography and scan the result turned out to be normal Breast tissue and doctor said it could be Gynecomastia . Suggested for another test after 3 months. Is there anything to be worried about, will the lump disappear after some days?

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If mammography is not showing anything suspicious, then you don’t need to be worried about it. I have not seen the mammography report, so I am replying based on your text. Interpretation can differ Fo ... Read More

Hlw Dr. I am a man. I want to know about the treatment of chest fat. I have too much fat in my chest which makes me feel shy. Kindly guide me regarding this.

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I have a lump under my right side chest only one side ,i am 5'10 and 58 kg not so fat so how can i cure it

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Please consult ... Read More

Sir I haven a problem of chest fat to cover it i wear a tight vest but yester evening I realise a half drop of oil or sweat come from my nipple tip sir pls help

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Check for any pain or fever if coming than need antibiotic ... Read More

I have one side gynecomastia. What's the cause please. How to get rid of this. No pain nothing. Just uneven size of chests

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Surgery is the only option ... Read More

Not sure but maybe after sitting for long hours & unhealthy heating i suspected that i have gyno which can be chest fat as well but I'm not sure

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Attach pics.. Consult on practo chat. ... Read More

I am 15 yr old and having moobs or chest fat or gynecomastia and i am really deppressed can it be treated by medicine or surgery is the only way. Its been 3 yr since i have it and have puffyness.

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Consult one near by surgeon for your physical examination & further line of management. ... Read More

Hi Doctors, I am performing cardio exercises (brisk walking) from past 5 months, i have lost around 8 kg of weight. But I can feel that I have lost substantial amount of muscle rather than fat. As I can see that my fat under arms, belly and chest seems saggy. How can I avoid muscle loss and increase fat loss in weight reduction process.

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Hi Yes it's possible that you might have lost some muscles along with fat while doing only brisk walking. Do strength training at least 3 times per week. It may be combination of weight lifting, body ... Read More

I have all the symptoms of gynecomastia,so can it be cured by medicines or have to do surgery?? Is gynecomastia surgery scarless?? Cost of gynecomastia surgery??

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Needs assessment. Contact surgeon for cost. ... Read More

I have been suffering from gynecomastia since past few years. Want to have a surgery for this. Please suggest

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Hello welcome sir Gynecomastia Bilateral or unilateral? Have you taken ultrasound breast tissue? Yes ofcourse,if it's so apprehensive then you need to go for surgery only Kindly cunsult ... Read More

Suffering from Gynecomastia for over more than 5 years now, when it started being visible. Please advise.

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Gynaecomastia need operation, consult surgeon OPD physically ... Read More

Hi Doc Extra fat is getting stored only in chest area .. I am 30 years old male and weight is 75 and height is 6.1 . Overall i look slim and I have done all the blood checkup to see if i have Geno but fortunately no Please let me know if there any medication in aryuvedic to reduce the fat from chest area

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Take proper ayurvedic medicine or get it operated.. ... Read More

I have always had a good and muscular physique in general but my lower chest is always protruded like breasts. How do I know if it's gynecomastia or pseudo gynecomastia? Is there any way to diagnose it at home?

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In person physical examination is advisable ... Read More

I think I have Gynecomastia. Is Surgery is only cure for it? I want my chest to be in shape but inspite of my workouts it is not getting flattened.

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Hello, I am Dr. Charles Mano Sylus , Consultant General Surgeon in Fortis Hospital Vadapalani, I may be able to help you with this. I had a look at your picture and there seems to be a little assymetr ... Read More

I have more chest fat on my left chest than my right. For this I have consulted a doctor he recommended chest ultrasound but report came out fine. What may be the reason behind this.

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This is not uncommon. ... Read More

I don't know i had chest fat or gynecomastia.As I am overweight and belly fat is also there. I don't know how to found tissues below nipple to identify gynaecomastia. Is r19 homeopathic medicine is good for removal of gynaecomastia. As I can't do surgery. Please guide me or I am overthinking it can be jst chest fat.

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Medication available. But you need to know the side effects and certain blood tests need to be done before prescribing to rule out any cancer causing fat in chest in males ... Read More

I have chest fat which looks odd. I've been working out but not able to reduce it. Can you please give me a suggestion?

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I have a puffy nipples, not sure whether it's a fat tissue or gynecomastia , some time it appears normal sometime puffy, whom to consult???

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Consult general physician or surgeon for that. ... Read More

I have gynecomastia only under my right chest nipple since last 13 years, it's constant but painful when touched or pressed. Is there any treatment in ayurveda without surgery?

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It is not necessary that it’s gynecomastia . Generally it happens both the sides . May be there is fat deposits under one nipple . Have you got some investigations like ultrasound and blood tests to f ... Read More

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