Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia services offered in Roslyn Heights, NY

Gynecomastia is a non-cancerous condition that causes the breasts of males to enlarge due to an imbalance of hormones

Symptoms

Breasts may appear larger than normal, feel sore, or the nipples may appear swollen. One or both breasts may be affected.
Causes
Gynecomastia can occur due to a number of reasons, including:

Hormonal changes during puberty, adolescence, or old age

Certain medications, such as cimetidine, digoxin, finasteride, ketoconazole, spironolactone, thiazides, phenothiazines, theophylline, methotrexate, and imatinib
Obesity
Steroid use
Medical conditions such as hypogonadism, liver failure, and kidney failure
Medical conditions like hypogonadism, liver failure, kidney failure.