22/05/2024, WED
Male Boobs
Dr. Laxman Sambari _ Vedha Multispeciality Hospital
for Appointment for :::
9856 6716 671 / 9856 672 672
Balasamudram, Hanumakonda
“Man boobs” is a colloquial term for gynecomastia, a condition that causes men’s breasts to enlarge beyond normal. It can affect one or both breasts, and can cause:
- Extra tissue around the nipples
- More prominent breasts
- Tender or painful breast tissue
- Pain, especially in teenagers
- Sensitive nipples when they rub against clothes
Gynecomastia can be caused by:
- Hormone imbalance
- Obesity
- Puberty
- Older age
- Side effects of medicine
- Illegal drugs
- Alcohol misuse
- Health conditions
- Klinefelter syndrome
- Lumps or infection in the testicles
Some dietary changes that may help include:
- Eating whole, raw fruits and vegetables
- Using no or low fat cooking techniques, such as steaming, boiling, or baking
- Choosing whole fruit over fruit drinks and juices
- Substituting less nutritious snacks with fruits or vegetables