Will gynecomastia cause my chest to hurt when playing basketball?

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.

Usually Not: Sometimes patients get a tiny painful nodule under the areolus that can be irritated with exercise, but normally gynecomastia does not hurt, just embarrasing for the fellow having it. You may wish to check out this web site for more information and go see a qualified plastic surgeon http://ocps.Com/procedures/gynecomastia-men.

Possibly.: Gynecomastia may be associated with chest wall tenderness; the “excess” glandular tissue may be tender to palpation and cause irritation with activity/contact.