Can Kidney Failure Lead To Gynecomastia?

Posted on Fri, 10 Nov 2023

Question: Hi, I went to the doctors today about something I felt under my right nipple, and something else which also felt like a small bird seed. The doctor thinks it is probably gynecomastia. I will be sending a blood sample soon to check my hormone levels. I've been reading up about this and I read that one of the reasons this could happen is because of kidney failure. I only have one kidney, which is on my left side. I occasionally get pains in the middle of the left side of my back and in my chest area when I breathe out harshly. This usually happens when I'm anxious, have exercised or just eaten. I also have eczema on my hands, some on lips and a little on my nipples. All of these seep yellow liquid. I know this might sound far-fetched but could it be possible that I have impetigo, which is causing kidney failure which is causing gynecomastia. You help is much appreciated!

Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

Gynecomastia

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

"As" per your clinical history is concerned kidney failure is a cause of Gynecomastia but your problem is not kidney failure so your doctor[Urologist] will confirm it by doing a clinical examination, kidney function tests, and ultrasound whole abdomen.So one kidney does not mean kidney failure.

Secondly, do take treatment for skin disorder by [Dermatologist] and it has no pathological connection with your disorder at all.

For your problem follow like this -

1)Do a clinical evaluation by your Doctor[Endocrinologist] and check your s testosterone level. Testicular ultrasounds and Testicular biopsies.to rule out underlying pathological disorders.

2)No treatment is required if such test report is normal and it will resolve within [6month-2 years] so you need a regular checkup every 3 months.

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Don't use illegal drugs like steroids and androgens, amphetamines, heroin, and marijuana.

2)Try to avoid alcohol.

3)Review your medications by your treating Doctor if you are taking any.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (14 minutes later)

Hi thank you for the reply, I didn't really understand what you meant in the first paragraph, could you please elaborate :)

Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Gynecomastia

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As per your query is concerned to discuss with your doctor to confirm if you have kidney failure or not by doing investigation only. And in my opinion, you are not a kidney failure patient.

So what you have researched on the internet is not right because there are many pathological causes responsible for it not only kidney failure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (31 minutes later)

thank you :) I was also wondering also, my doctor gave me some flucloxacillin 500mg capsules to be taken 4 time per day for my hands as he thought it looked infected. I was wondering if I had something like impetigo, would these tablets help it or would I need to take something stronger

Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Impetigo

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

"As" per your query is concerned to take this medication as per your Doctor's advise and it will be good for your impetigo.

Do follow a few preventive steps like this -

1)Gently wash the affected areas with mild soap and running water and then cover lightly with gauze.

2)Wash your clothes, linens, and towels every day and don't share them with anyone else in your family.

3)Wear gloves when applying any antibiotic ointment and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.

4)Cut your nails short to prevent damage from scratching.

5)Stay at home until infection controls.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Uday Nath Sahoo, General & Family Physician

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