Gynecomastia or abnormal breast growth in males is a hormonal disorder. Estrogen and testosterone are the hormones that propel abnormal growth of breast cells in males. This condition prevents men from interacting boldly in a social gathering, as they feel humiliated in interacting with others.
The chest of a man is usually flat and any uneven growth is easily noticed.
Gynecomastia is seen in males of any age. Infants, teens as well as adults may develop this condition. In some people, especially teens, gynecomastia causes pain, followed by milk production. In adults, obesity is the prominent reason for gynecomastia.
The condition may develop because of hormonal imbalance occurring due to excessive consumption of medicines containing steroids or estrogens. Cirrhosis is also one of the reasons for gynecomastia, as it breakdowns the liver, which in turn fails to deactivate excessive production of estrogen.
Abnormal growth of male breast can also be the first symptom of testicular tumor. Very rarely, the condition may be caused by tumor in hormone producing parts of the breast and lung or any other part of body. In such circumstances, physicians direct a diagnostic test for analyzing the presence of carcinogens. Chances are that people with klinefelter’s syndrome may easily develop gynecomastia.
The root cause of gynecomastia is fat accumulation on breast cells. It is easily identifiable with physical examination. An apparent reason for this condition is inadequate production of androgen and estrogen.
Modern medicines provide many treatments for this condition. Glandular tissues can be removed by surgical treatments.
