Question 1

have many deep soft rubbery lumps bilaterally on ribs under breast and around sternum when feeling. no obvious lumps from looking. no pain unless poked. currently obese. have true gynecomastia with dense fibrous tissue

Accepted Answer

Lesions: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 2

pain under left rib? ive been having constipation and not drinking as much water as normal. could this be ibs? been dealing with left side under rib pain for two days?

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: It's complicated. In that area.you have abdominal muscles, diaphragm, spleen,base of left lung ,tail of pancreas &amp; colon.Any tenderness? Constipation would cause lower abdominal discomfort. I think you should be evaluated by a physician or gastroenterologist who will order appropriate tests in order to make a differential diagnosis&amp; advise you. If you have an urge for a BM,insert a dulcolax suppos

Question 3

loose stools now constipated then loose stools again , rsp, really gassy , nausea , rib pain , back pain , it's been going on for 6 months is it ibs ?

Accepted Answer

Should be checked: A change in bowel habits should be investigated. Could be lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome etc.

Question 4

how can i tell if i have gynecomastia or just chest fat because i'm overweight?

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Compare the feel : Of it to fat elsewhere if it's denser it might be glandular development. Ct  or MRI would be definitive but usually unnecessary.

Question 5

is the gynecomastia or just chest fat?

Accepted Answer

Male breast tissue: About 1/2  males will undergo a transient  nipple/breast enlargement  at he onset of puberty. Carrying extra weigh aggravates the issue as part of the enlargement is fat.Most will resolve slowly as other hormonal changes kick in over about  a year. If the process is unchanged after 2-3 yrs ; you've made an effort to lose any extra weight, it is time to discuss it with a surgeon. No meds will fix it.

Question 6

how can i tell the difference between gynecomastia and chest fat?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: Male breast enlargement is usually due to a combination of excess breast tissue and too much fat. The breast tissue is usually located centrally under the nipple and feels a little more firm than the more peripheral fat. Treatment usually involves liposuction of the fat and direct excision of the breast tissue. You should be at or near your target weight before having this operation.

Question 7

how do i know if i have gynecomastia or just chest fat because i am obese?

Accepted Answer

Probably fat: Obesity is not isolated to cetain areas of the body therefore if you are obese there is probably a large component of your gynecomastia due to fat excess. You may have breast glandular tissue that requires surgical excision however liposuctio will treat most of the excess. The other problem you mat face is skin excess due to the excess weight. Excess skin must be excised.

Question 8

i have had gynecomastia for 3 years in left chest and experiencing the same in right chest. my question does it really requires surgery? weight 75kg 20years. doing gym. being able to see that my left has swollen down. does surgery removes the glandto?

Accepted Answer

: Gynecomastia in young adult males can be caused by: underdeveloped testes with low testosterone, liver disease, high prolactin levels, use of H2 blockers for reflux, and generalized obesity. Your primary care Dr should do a complete exam, along with lab tests including hormone levels. Effort should be made to normalize body weight which will reduce the gynecomastia.

Question 9

will gynecomastia cause my chest to hurt when playing basketball?

Accepted Answer

It could...maybe: Gynecomastia (male breast tissue) depending on the size can cause discomfort with repetitive trauma or activity. If the pain is new i would recommend seeing your family doctor for evaluation.

Question 10

can under eating cause fat on chest or is there another reason for me being skinny with man boobs (not gynecomastia)?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia : This is gynecomastia and usually related to hormone changes in someone your age. I highly recommend a check up by your pediatrician and possibly a breast specialist.
This will most likely go away by the time puberty is complete.

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Gynecomastia pain in ribs

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Have many deep soft rubbery lumps bilaterally on ribs under breast and around sternum when feeling. no obvious lumps from looking. no pain unless poked. currently obese. have true gynecomastia with dense fibrous tissue

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Pain under left rib? ive been having constipation and not drinking as much water as normal. could this be ibs? been dealing with left side under rib pain for two days?

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Loose stools now constipated then loose stools again , rsp, really gassy , nausea , rib pain , back pain , it's been going on for 6 months is it ibs ?

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How can i tell if i have gynecomastia or just chest fat because i'm overweight?

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Is the gynecomastia or just chest fat?

A member asked:

How can i tell the difference between gynecomastia and chest fat?

A member asked:

How do i know if i have gynecomastia or just chest fat because i am obese?

A member asked:

I have had gynecomastia for 3 years in left chest and experiencing the same in right chest. my question does it really requires surgery? weight 75kg 20years. doing gym. being able to see that my left has swollen down. does surgery removes the glandto?

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Will gynecomastia cause my chest to hurt when playing basketball?

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Can under eating cause fat on chest or is there another reason for me being skinny with man boobs (not gynecomastia)?

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