Most Common Causes of Gynecomastia

Prior to undergoing any sort of Cosmetic surgery it is important that you analyse the causes that triggers the problem. You might require male breast reduction surgery but it is not always necessary. At times the enlarged breasts get reduced with the passage of time. According to the Gynecomastia doctor following are the most common causes of gynecomastia. These causes are as follows:

What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia refers to the condition of enlargement of glandular tissue of male breast. This condition may either occur while a person is an infant or during puberty. The major cause behind gynecomastia is an imbalance that happens in hormones of the body, due to excessive estrogens which is a female hormone in comparison to androgens which are male hormones. In other words, basically gynecomastia is enlargement of male breast gland due to the hormonal imbalance, however the appearance of the enlarged breasts of male might be ascribed to the pseudo gynecomastia which is a symptom that signifies excess fat that gets deposited on the chest.

Causes of Gynecomastia 
It can also be a result of incorrect or side effects of certain medication. Other than this it is also found in those who are indulged in drug abuse. These include Corticosteroids and anabolic steroids in addition to antibiotics and herbals that include dong quai, tea tree oil as well as lavender apart from Opioids, Estrogen, Heartburn drugs and Anti-anxiety medication. The problem arises due to certain medical conditions as well as treatments also. These include Hyperthyroidism, Chronic kidney failure, Cirrhosis of the liver, Low testosterone levels, Obesity etcetera. The problem can be treated with the help of medication in addition to the surgical treatments. All in all, these are the most common causes of gynecomastia that you must be aware of.

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