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What Causes A Growth Of The Right Breast In A 14 Year Old Boy?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Apr 2016
Question: My 14 year old boy just started to feel his right breast grow. It is noticeable. He's not on medication. It is affecting his movement in his arm. Like no power when reaching. I am taking him. I just wanted a 2nd opinion b4 the 1st opinion. Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not a cause of concern.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through the details provided. I think that you are referring to gynecomastia where the breasts enlarge in size. If that is the case, let me assure you that it is entirely normal and often seen in children of this age. It is due to hormonal excess and is not a cause for concern. I do not think that it would affect the power of arms. It is probably due to anticipation that the problem is occurring. However, a clinical examination is needed for confirmation.

Gynecomastia gradually regresses with time and needs no intervention.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Thank you. I will still take him in.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Surely

Detailed Answer:
Thanks. Feel free to cross check. A clinical examination is needed anyway.

Regards
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What Causes A Growth Of The Right Breast In A 14 Year Old Boy?

Brief Answer: Not a cause of concern. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone very carefully through the details provided. I think that you are referring to gynecomastia where the breasts enlarge in size. If that is the case, let me assure you that it is entirely normal and often seen in children of this age. It is due to hormonal excess and is not a cause for concern. I do not think that it would affect the power of arms. It is probably due to anticipation that the problem is occurring. However, a clinical examination is needed for confirmation. Gynecomastia gradually regresses with time and needs no intervention. Let me know if I could help further. Regards