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What Are The Tests To Diagnose Gynaecomastia?
hey i am a guy who took risperdal and i have my medical record they say i took it and that i could have gynecomastia .i do have large breast an lost an gained wait to see if they would disappear an worked out regular but i have to get dianoised how do i do that
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Hi,
Enlargement of male breast tissue is known as gynaecomastia. Low dose X-ray of breasts is known as mammogram can help to detect gynaecomastia and it is diagnosed by detecting subareolar breast tissue of 2 cm in diameter or greater. Blood levels of testosterone and estrogen may show hormonal disbalance which can cause gynecomastia. Other hormonal levels like LH, FSH, hCG etc may also be done. Liver function tests can be done to exclude any liver causes for gynecomastia. In case of drug induced gynaecomastia, it is usually reversible within 6 months or 1 year after stop taking the culprit medication that may be responsible for gynaecomastia. You should consult your doctor regarding the gynaecomastia that may be caused by your currently using medication and for further assessment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Enlargement of male breast tissue is known as gynaecomastia. Low dose X-ray of breasts is known as mammogram can help to detect gynaecomastia and it is diagnosed by detecting subareolar breast tissue of 2 cm in diameter or greater. Blood levels of testosterone and estrogen may show hormonal disbalance which can cause gynecomastia. Other hormonal levels like LH, FSH, hCG etc may also be done. Liver function tests can be done to exclude any liver causes for gynecomastia. In case of drug induced gynaecomastia, it is usually reversible within 6 months or 1 year after stop taking the culprit medication that may be responsible for gynaecomastia. You should consult your doctor regarding the gynaecomastia that may be caused by your currently using medication and for further assessment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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Hi,
It is wise to check with a medicine specialist, for direct physical examination [for any hard mass, discharge and/or axillary lymphadenopathy] and history taking, since apart from diagnosing gynecomastia, he might order other investigation(s) like Mammogram to exclude breast cancer.
Chest X-Ray, CT Scan, MRI scan of relevant organs could be done [if they are suspected to be the cause of gynecomastia]. Blood tests include liver function tests and hormonal profile and biopsy of the tissue [if needed].
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
It is wise to check with a medicine specialist, for direct physical examination [for any hard mass, discharge and/or axillary lymphadenopathy] and history taking, since apart from diagnosing gynecomastia, he might order other investigation(s) like Mammogram to exclude breast cancer.
Chest X-Ray, CT Scan, MRI scan of relevant organs could be done [if they are suspected to be the cause of gynecomastia]. Blood tests include liver function tests and hormonal profile and biopsy of the tissue [if needed].
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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