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Gynecomastia
Chest fat accumulation. Not reducing by diet & exercise...though lost body weight. Is surgery only option?
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If you have a true gynecomastia, surgical treatment is the definitive treatment, though medical treatments are available, results are not guaranteed.
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Differentiate between true and false gynaecomastia by let you examined by a Surgeon
Then if its true gynaecomastia surgery is the oy option
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Hormonal therapies are available.
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Investigations (If Not Done Yet):
Hormonal profile: Testosterone, LH, FSH, estradiol, prolactin.
Liver, kidney, thyroid function tests.
Ultrasound breast: To distinguish fat vs glandular tissue.
Non-Surgical Options (Limited but Worth Considering):
1. Targeted resistance training (e.g., incline bench press, push-ups):
Can help tone the chest area but won't eliminate glandular tissue.
2. Medications (only for true gynecomastia and in early stages):
Tamoxifen (SERM): Off-label, may reduce glandular tissue.
Used in select cases and under endocrinologist supervision.
3. Compression garments:
Cosmetic solution to flatten the appearance.
Surgical Option: Definitive Treatment
If it's true gynecomastia
Next Steps
Connect with report for further management.
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Gynaecomastia
Surgery is the only remady.
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Yes consult general surgeon
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Dr. Ankeeta Roy
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Bardhaman
Have to differentiate between true and false gynaecomastia.
For now, get these Investigations done:
Blood tests:
LH, FSH, Testosterone
TSH, LFT, Urea, Creatinine
Radiology:
USG Breast
Next Steps
Consult with reports
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Diabetic diet.
Avoid carbohydrate rich diet.
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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17 yrs exp
Rewa
Adv surgery opinion
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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