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Gynecomastia is the growth of breast tissue in boys and men. This is due to the imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone.

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16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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Chest

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Fatty liver
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Is a Side Effect of

Metoclopramide
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