Male Breast Enlargement
Male breast enlargement, called gynecomastia, is a reasonably common symptom, especially in puberty. Obesity in males often causes breast enlargement but this is due to fat deposition rather than true gynecomastia (which is mammary gland enlargement). There are various other
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Causes
Simple causes of male breast enlargement (gynecomastia) include:
- Puberty. Hormonal fluctuations cause the symptom, usually temporarily.
- Breast inflammation (mastitis). Although
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- Gynecomastia: Gynecomastia, also called male breast enlargement, is abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in men. Symptoms include enlarged male breasts, breast
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- Puberty: Puberty is the physical transition from childhood into adulthood. It brings about numerous physical changes in the bodies of boys
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- Obesity: Obesity is an excess of body weight due to fatty tissue. Milder forms are called “overweight”. See also the symptom
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- Mastitis: Mastitis is an inflammation of one or both breasts, usually due to a bacterial infection. It occurs most commonly in
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- Breast abscess: A breast abscess (or nipple abscess) is a breast lump that is formed by a collection of pus, which is
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- Marijuana Abuse: Marijuana, also called cannabis, is an illicit narcotic and hallucinogenic drug. It is illegal in many locations and countries, but
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- Klinefelter Syndrome: Klinefelter Syndrome is a chromosome disorder occurring in males. The male has an extra X chromosome, leading to an XXY
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these medical conditions related to Male Breast Enlargement:
- Gynecomastia- Overview
- Puberty
- Obesity- Overview| Causes| Types
- Mastitis- Overview| Drugs
- Breast abscess- Overview
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