Question 1

is it okay to hide symptoms of gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

Certainly:many optio: There are many options such as compressive garments which may help to conceal the stigma of gynecomastia as well as loose clothing.

Question 2

what are the most common symptoms of gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Gynecomastia "means breasts like a woman." it oftens occurs in puberty and is not serious.  Symptoms are mildly enlarged breasts & nipples in a male. But many adolescents are embarrassed by it.  Sometimes surgery needs to be done for mental health reasons.  Rarely, it is caused by neuroendocrine disorders.  Your doctor can help.

Question 3

can you have a tumor that causes gynecomastia but no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, estrogen : Producing tumor of adrenal glands or testis or any other organ can cause gynecomastia, but it is rare.  Ask your doctor for specific recommendations regarding which blood tests can check for these tumors.

Question 4

can taking prednisone 10mg twice daily cause gynecomastia? i have to take it for 10 days; will symptoms go away after i stop?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia: Taking prednisone can cause gynecomastia.It may take months for the condition to reverse, if at all

Question 5

are lumps behind the nipples a symptom of gynecomastia or just normal hormone fluctuations?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Lumps or masses beneath nipples may be concerning and should be examined by a breast surgeon. Gynecomastia is typified by enlargement of the entire breast, not only certain nodules beneath the nipples.

Question 6

are lumps behind a man's nipple symptom of gynecomastia or cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: A small lump behind the nipple in young (pre-teen or adolescent) males is normal.  It is part of the hormonal changes we all go through as we pass through puberty.  Breast masses in older males should be evaluated by a physician, especially if any first degree relatives have had breast cancer.

Question 7

iv been experiencing back pain, decreased appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, gynecomastia and when i urinate i feel like i have to go again right after i'm done. iv had these symptoms for a 6-12 months. what could this be? and what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Exam time: You shut down your computer, get offline, call your local UC clinic or private physician and get examined: cannot be diagnosed online. Your symptoms are SERIOUS and you deserve a comprehensive workup.

Question 8

iv been having back pain, gynecomastia, decreased appetite,fatigue, and when i urinate i feel like i still need to go afterwards. the back pain seems worse when i drink soda or take my ibuprofen.  what is this? have had symptoms for 6-13 months

Accepted Answer

What are you doing? : What are you doing?  Do you smoke thc?  Better get off this if you do. The back pain needs evaluation. Better change your eating habits too. All that soda and Tylenol (acetaminophen) is no good. You need to see your doctor for evaluation and proper treatment

Question 9

35 and male. right breast and areola enlarged had ultrasound said gynecomastia. now getting tightness tingling and weakness. doctor didn't feel anything under armpit. maybe the missed breast cancer and it has spread causing these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Repeat question: If you are obsessed with the cancer issue you won't find an answer on the net or this site. Go back to the docs &amp; discuss your concerns. It is more likely stress is triggering you extra symptoms than anything else. Either accept your docs professional advise or get a 2nd opinion. You likely need to work with someone on handling your stress.

Question 10

my lab work came back with low vitamin d at 26.4, low free testosterone at 7.6, high bilirubin at 2.3, platelets are 326, can any of this be bad? iv had symptoms of loss of appetite, fatigue, back and joint pain, gynecomastia, shortness of breath,

Accepted Answer

Labs interpretation: dear Cole, out of all lab results you mentioned , I would recommend to investigate why your bilirubin level is high. It can be a sign of subacute or chronic liver condition. 
All your symptoms are presentation of systemic problem and it may be liver disease as well
In regard of testosterone levels interpretation, usualy it is age dependent and not recommended to check unless males have infertility

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Can taking prednisone 10mg twice daily cause gynecomastia? i have to take it for 10 days; will symptoms go away after i stop?

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Are lumps behind the nipples a symptom of gynecomastia or just normal hormone fluctuations?

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Are lumps behind a man's nipple symptom of gynecomastia or cancer?

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Iv been experiencing back pain, decreased appetite, fatigue, shortness of breath, gynecomastia and when i urinate i feel like i have to go again right after i'm done. iv had these symptoms for a 6-12 months. what could this be? and what do i do?

A member asked:

Iv been having back pain, gynecomastia, decreased appetite,fatigue, and when i urinate i feel like i still need to go afterwards. the back pain seems worse when i drink soda or take my ibuprofen. what is this? have had symptoms for 6-13 months

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35 and male. right breast and areola enlarged had ultrasound said gynecomastia. now getting tightness tingling and weakness. doctor didn't feel anything under armpit. maybe the missed breast cancer and it has spread causing these symptoms?

A member asked:

My lab work came back with low vitamin d at 26.4, low free testosterone at 7.6, high bilirubin at 2.3, platelets are 326, can any of this be bad? iv had symptoms of loss of appetite, fatigue, back and joint pain, gynecomastia, shortness of breath,

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