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Breast in men

Mastitis can not be attributed to the so-called women's diseases, as this disease can occur and a strong half. Breast in men is the result of serious hormonal disorders and may also be due to certain errors in the diet. In the majority of cases in men pathologic process in the mammary gland is characterized by diffuse changes.

Mastopatia men - the formation of structures in the chest, causing the pain, but not malignant, that is not likely to cause breast cancer. Mastopatia men - a phenomenon much less common than breast in women. The most common type of this condition - gynecomastia, breast enlargement in men.

Hormonal causes of

In the male body is a production of female sex hormones (estrogens), but to a lesser extent, when compared to women. If there is a violation of their metabolism (decrease in the rate of conversion and elimination from the body), it is the cause of excessive accumulation of hormones. This clinical situation is the presence of severe liver disease in men, as the main body for hormone metabolism is the liver. Excess levels of sex hormone estrogen in men leads to mastitis.

The development of hormone-dependent tumors can also cause mastitis. The most common tumors are localized in the area of ​​the pituitary gland, the adrenal glands. Neoplasm contains cells producing estrogen, causing hormonal imbalances in the body man. In identifying the man of mastitis should first rule out a hormonal cause. The plan must include examination of the patient is not only a blood test to determine the level of hormones, as well as instrumental techniques (ultrasound, X-ray or CT scan). The size of education may be small, so it can be identified with the help of special methods of investigation.

Treatment of mastitis due to hormonal disturbances conducted conservative and surgical treatments. The tumor was removed surgically. Depending on its localization may need to consult a neurologist, endocrinologist, andrologist, so the question of the extent of treatment should be decided a consultation. Hormonal drugs are also prescribed on the basis of a comprehensive survey of doctors and after consultation related specialties. Conservative therapy for hormone-dependent tumors may be in determining the amount of education.

Symptoms

The main symptom of mastitis in men - the formation of tumors, detected by direct examination (palpation), breast and chest pain Chest pain is one symptom - a lot of diseases , Breast enlargement and nipple discharge. Discharge from the nipple may be caused by a variety of reasons - from raising the level of the hormone estrogen, or the formation of tumors in the peripapillary region to certain medications. In addition, the breast often in men is accompanied by swelling of the breasts without increasing its sensitivity.

Gynecomastia - the most common form of mastitis in men, causing swelling of the breast tissue, usually triggered by increased levels of the hormone estrogen Estrogen - the key to bone health   in the male. The source of estrogen may make food products, food additives Food additives - basic classification   or certain drugs. Ginekomastopatiya usually occurs in men between the ages of thirty years, very rarely - in adolescents.

Diagnosis and treatment of mastitis in men

In a direct physical examination, the man suspected of mastopathy can be detected either gynecomastia or isolated nodules or tumors in the mammary glands. For the diagnosis of mastitis may apply some specific analyzes and tests - for example, a blood test for hormones, mammography (mammography), ultrasound or a breast biopsy.

Treatment of mastitis in men always depends on the cause this condition causes. Typically, inhibition of pain and discomfort associated with the formation of mammary tumors are used NSAIDs. In rare cases, the removal of formation and check it for malignancy performed minor surgery on his chest.

For the treatment of mastitis in men the following methods:

• Lumpectomy (removal of tumors in the mammary gland surgically)
• Drug treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that suppress breast pain (ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen)
• Antibiotics

If you suspect a mastopathy men are advised to avoid any kind of injury chest and checked regularly by a doctor in time to reveal the formation of new nodules or expansion of existing ones. Seek medical advice in the following cases:

• When the tumors in the breast, easily detected by palpation and does not disappear for one week
• When a discharge from the nipple
• When swelling and breast tenderness
• With an increase in the lymph nodes in the armpits with no known cause

How does the nature of power

In some cases, you can talk about the false nature of mastitis. This is justified by the development of gynecomastia Gynecomastia - known since ancient times   men who consume an excessive amount of beer. Hop cones, an extract of which is to prepare the beer contains phytoestrogens, or natural. Prolonged use of large amounts of this drink estrogen-like substances are the cause of mastitis.

It is a mistake to think that such negative effects can be avoided by drinking non-alcoholic beer. Even in this case, phytoestrogens will foster changes in the mammary gland. If you set exactly the cause of mastitis due to the influence of phytoestrogens, it is recommended to take the following measures:

• completely abandon the use of beer
• removal of these substances from the body will promote reception of sorbents which prevent absorption at intestinal
• to normalize metabolic processes at the level of the liver should be long-term to take vitamins (group B)

Wrong to think that the cause of violations is harmless. This opinion is possible only at first glance. The impact of phytoestrogens on the male body is not immediately, but after a few years. During this time, can cause serious hormonal disorders, this will require a fairly long time to restore them.

In this context, it is fully justified statement that the pathological changes in the mammary gland is easier to prevent. In the recovery process will require a lot of time, effort and money, with no guarantee that will be able to achieve full recovery. Hormonal disorders can affect the work of other organs and systems, so in that case we can talk about the systemic impact. These effects further impair the rehabilitation process.

Marina Solovyov