I'm 17 years old, 5'7", 70 kg (154 lbs). I think I have gynecomastia. When I touch my nipple, I feel some hard things inside.

This is probably normal as gynecomastia is common during adolescence. Your physician can examine you and check some labs to make sure everything is normal. Some medications, illnesses, and dietary items can cause this. What you are feeling is a small amount of breast tissue that again, can be normal and may situ side on its own.

Most cases of gynecomastia start at about your age, as guys go through puberty. There is a chance that it might regress so give a little more time. If it is still with you towards the end of High School than it probably won't go away. Then it's time to see a surgeon for a consult. Good luck.

RajaPhysical exam or photos would be helpful, but it sounds like you have gynecomastia. Don't be embarrassed because it is quite common and easily treatable. If you are near your 18th birthday, chances are it will not resolve on its' own.  Most of the time gynecomastia can be treated with just liposuction.  Check out the link below to an article I wrote about gynecomastia, as you may find it helpful.  Ask your parents to allow you to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck and hang in there!

For real gynecomastia gym is not enough How should I choose a surgeon?Selecting a surgeon is as important a choice as the decision to undergo surgery. Choose carefully. The decision is yours. What follows is some advice to assist in making your selection.1. Experience matters. Choosing a surgeon who has performed over one thousand gynecomastia cases increases the likelihood that they have seen a case similar to yours in the past. Selecting a surgeon whose practice is focused on gynecomastia exclusively is also an indicator of experience.2. Results matter. The more before-and-after pictures a surgeon displays, the better. Pay attention not just to the number of pictures, but whether the surgeon is confident enough to show multiple angles of the same patient.3. Reviews matter. Have patients reviewed your surgeon? Did those patients undergo the surgery you are considering?4. Expertise matters. Is your surgeon recognized by the profession as an authority in the field? Are they certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? Have they authored books or medical journal articles regarding your surgery?We hope these guidelines are of assistance when you are selecting your surgeon. When undergoing surgery, it is very important to be realistic about your expectations. Past results are not a guarantee of future results. Also, revision surgery tends to be significantly more difficult than initial surgery.

 I am sorry to hear about your concerns. I would suggest that you seek consultation with your primary care physician and/or board-certified plastic surgeons. Physical examination will be key when it comes providing you with an accurate diagnosis. Based on your description, it is possible that you are dealing with gynecomastia. "Gynecomastia" comes from the Greek meaning "gyne" meaning woman and "mastos" meaning breasts. It refers to abnormal development of large mammary glands in males. Although there may be many “causes”, most cases are idiopathic (no specific cause). The use of certain medications, drugs, organ dysfunction (kidney or liver), hormonal imbalances etc. may also be causative. Persistence gynecomastia is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area. If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue liposuction surgery may suffice. If/when the time comes for surgical intervention, please make sure that you seek consultation with board certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with.You may find the attached link, dedicated to gynecomastia concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.

hola Raja, i understand your concern. i'm sorry for what your feeling.there is several solutions for your age : - exercise , - food that help reduce oestrogen ( brocolis, fiber ), - medication and surgery (4 years after starting puberty).

If this condition has been present and stable for several years, then most likely it will remain.  If it only began, then "watchful waiting" may be better.The diagnosis of gynecomastia is made primarily by observation -- if there is noticeable excess tissue on the chest, then by definition it is gynecomastia.  Diagnosis by "feeling something", whether by a patient or a doctor, is secondary.  Gynecomastia is almost always a combination of fat and breast tissue, which can be soft or firm.If your condition has been present and stable, then the only permanent treatment is surgery.  You should speak with your folks about it and then find a plastic surgeon in your area who has considerable expertise in treatment of gynecomastia.In my website (captioned below), you can read about treatment of adolescent gynecomastia.Good luck!Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, FACSNEw York City