Gynecomastia Enlarged Male Breast Tissue Homeopathic Treatment

Simon et al30 identified four grades of gynecomastia:

Grade I: Small enlargement without skin excess

Grade IIa: Moderate enlargement without skin excess

Grade IIb: Moderate enlargement with minor skin excess

Grade III: Marked enlargement with excess skin, mimicking female breast ptosis

Rohrich et  have proposed a similar classification of gynecomastia with four grades of severity:

Grade I: Minimal hypertrophy (< 250 g) without ptosis

Grade II: Moderate hypertrophy (250–500 g) without ptosis

Grade III: Severe hypertrophy (> 500 g) with grade I ptosis

Grade IV: Severe hypertrophy with grade II or grade III ptosis

Idiopathic (a term used when no apparent cause can be found)

Breast injury: An injury to the breast (from sports, motor accidents, etc.) can sometimes cause the death of fatty tissue (breast fat necrosis), cause a lump or dimpling of the breast that is similar in appearance to breast cancer. Unfortunately, breast fat necrosis can look very similar to breast cancer on a mammogram, and sometimes a needle biopsy is needed to confirm necrosis instead of cancer.

Runner's nipple: It's not uncommon for men to develop irritated or bloody nipples from jogging, hence the names "runner's nipple" or "marathoner's nipple."10 Just as friction over other areas of the body can cause discomfort, friction over the nipples can result in pain and bleeding.

Mastitis: An infection of breast tissue called mastitis can occur in men as well as women.11

Breast cyst: A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the breast and may occur in men as well as women.12 

Fibroadenoma

 There are many other conditions that can cause gynecomastia. These include:

Obesity

Lack of proper nutrition

Tumors in the testicles or adrenal glands

Liver disease

Hyperthyroidism

Hypoandrogenism

Hypogonadism

Kidney failure

Certain drugs can also cause gynecomastia, including:

Anabolic steroids for improved athletic performance

Estrogens

Finasteride (Proscar®, Propecia®) for enlarged prostate

Spironolactone (Aldactone®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), amiodarone (Cordarone®), and calcium channel blockers

Cimetidine (Tagamet®) and proton pump inhibitors for heartburn

Diazepam (Valium®) for anxiety

Ketoconazole (Nizoral®) for fungal infections

Metronidazole (Flagyl®) for bacterial infections

Human chorionic gonadotropin for fertility problems

Amphetamines, marijuana, heroin, methadone (“street” drugs) and alcohol

Signs and symptoms of gynecomastia include:

Swollen breast tissue with nipple deviations

Breast tendernesst

Feeling of Shame & embarrassment

Swelling

Severe & long lasting Pain or tenderness

Soreness & deviation of nipple

Nipple discharge in one or both breasts

The doctor will also do a physical examination that may include careful evaluation of your breast tissue, abdomen and genitals.

Tests

Initial tests to determine the cause of your gynecomastia may include:

Blood tests

Mammograms

You may need further testing depending on your initial test results, including:

Computerized tomography (CT) scans

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans

Testicular ultrasounds

Tissue biopsies

Homeopathy medicines can indeed cure gynecomastia without surgery. Homeopathy is rather a holistic medical practice that does, in fact, treat the person as a whole, thus recognizing that every person is unique. In fact, there happens to be no specific remedy that is given to all of the patients. Each person is indeed treated according to his or her personal requirements. There are no doubt more than 200 medicines in homeopathy to treat gynecomastia effectively. Expert to be consulted to get the appropriate medicine which does suit one. Homeopathy hospital in Hyderabad helps treat the cause of the disease but also does make the body strong to prevent further recurrences.

ArsenicumIodatum

This is also recommended for Gynecomastia. It is a deep acting constitutional medicine. Patients having lots of physical anxiety with swelling of tissues can be cured by this very medication.

BarytaCarbonica

Patients who r timid, cowardly, shy of strangers, and is not very confident may have this condition. If a patient has prostate hypertrophy and gland swelling then this medication can help. Gynecomastia with old age can be treated by this medicine too.

Calcareaiodata

This remedy’s name suggests 2 components of calcium and iodine. Gynecomastia in a flabby and obese person, hormonal changes during puberty and gynecomastia because of thyroid disease can be cured by this homeopathic medication. Thyroid enlargement in boys about the time of puberty, flabby boys having adenoids and tonsillitis can be cured with it. Pain due to this condition can be cured with it too.

Conium Mac:-

Conium Mac usually effects breast tissues. In this one or both mammary glands are affected. As a result of low testosterone levels and high oestrogen level glands get hard and indurated. If a patient is having breast pain inflammation then conium works well.Advanced Gynecomastia is a condition in which patients’ nipples are prominent. Having milky sticky discharge from the breast. Conium can be given to bachelor males. Gynecomastia leads to a patient suffering from emotional disturbance, severe embarrassment, anxiety, etc. and this medicine helps them emotionally. Orchitis(testicular swelling) can also lead to gynecomastia. The pain can be treated by giving shots of conium in these cases.In old people who are not having control over urine flow, cases of gynecomastia, etc. are cases in which this medicine can work wonders.

Phytolacca :-

Phytolacca is thesecond most useful remedy for Gynecomastia.Phytolacca has proved to give good results in patients having aching, and soreness as well as sensitiveness in breast.Phytolacca has powerful effects on fibrous tissue. Obesity is one of the common causes of gynecomastia. This medication helps in stage 1 and stage two of obesity. It helps in lessening a patient’s weight given the patient follows a strict diet.

Lycopodium

Lycopodium is a deep acting remedy. If the right sided breast enlargement is more than left one then this medication can be used. Lycopodium gives mental and physical energy. Psychological counseling also helps with homeopathic remedies.Gynecomastia because of hepatic disease or alcoholism leads to a bloated abdomen. This remedy also a liver remedy. Kidney disease as a result of Gynecomastia according to totality can be cured by lycopodium. If a patient is suffering from impotency, enlargement of prostate or hydrocele this can also lower the level of testosterone in men. Due to low testosterone level premature greying of hair is seen in patients.

Thuja :-

This remedy we are used as a weekly dose with any other constitutional remedy. Thuja helps in pituitary hormone regulation. If the patient is having a history of animal poisoning and bad effects of vaccination one can give thuja 200. Gynecomastia with prostate enlargement can be cured by it too. Thuja treats everything associate with Gynecomastia. If specifically left side breast enlargement is observed in a patient then thuja is indicated. If stitching and tearing pain along with swelling of breast tissue is seen in patients then also thuja gives relief.