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Why do men with cirrhosis of the liver develop gynecomastia?
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Men with cirrhosis of the liver will often develop gynecomastia from increased production of estrogens.
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How does a man mentally affected by the gynecomastia?
This can effect a man in a variety of ways. Certain side effects include loss of appetitie, loss of sleep, and other nusaince issues. Men can develop serious insecurities and an unhealthy body image. it is possible to have plastic surgery to correct gynecomastia.
Which doctor can prescribe medicine for gynecomastia in men?
Go see an endocrinologist
Is Cirrhosis more common in men?
It is twice as common in men as in women
Do men without chest hair have a better chance of getting cirrhosis of the liver?
No chest hair have nothing to do with it.What causes cirrhosis?Cirrhosis has various causes. In the United States, heavy alcohol consumption and chronic hepatitis C have been the most common causes of cirrhosis. Obesity is becoming a common cause of cirrhosis, either as the sole cause or in combination with alcohol, hepatitis C, or both. Many people with cirrhosis have more than one cause of liver damage. Cirrhosis is not caused by trauma to the liver or other acute, or short-term, causes of damage. Usually years of chronic injury are required to cause cirrhosis.Alcohol-related liver disease. Most people who consume alcohol do not suffer damage to the liver. But heavy alcohol use over several years can cause chronic injury to the liver. The amount of alcohol it takes to damage the liver varies greatly from person to person. For women, consuming two to three drinks-including beer and wine-per day and for men, three to four drinks per day, can lead to liver damage and cirrhosis. In the past, alcohol-related cirrhosis led to more deaths than cirrhosis due to any other cause. Deaths caused by obesity-related cirrhosis are increasing.Chronic hepatitis C. The hepatitis C virus is a liver infection that is spread by contact with an infected person's blood. Chronic hepatitis C causes inflammation and damage to the liver over time that can lead to cirrhosis.Chronic hepatitis B and D. The hepatitis B virus is a liver infection that is spread by contact with an infected person's blood, semen, or other body fluid. Hepatitis B, like hepatitis C, causes liver inflammation and injury that can lead to cirrhosis. The hepatitis B vaccine is given to all infants and many adults to prevent the virus. Hepatitis D is another virus that infects the liver and can lead to cirrhosis, but it occurs only in people who already have hepatitis B.Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In NAFLD, fat builds up in the liver and eventually causes cirrhosis. This increasingly common liver disease is associated with obesity, diabetes, protein malnutrition, coronary artery disease, and corticosteroid medications.Autoimmune hepatitis. This form of hepatitis is caused by the body's immune system attacking liver cells and causing inflammation, damage, and eventually cirrhosis. Researchers believe genetic factors may make some people more prone to autoimmune diseases. About 70 percent of those with autoimmune hepatitis are female.Diseases that damage or destroy bile ducts. Several different diseases can damage or destroy the ducts that carry bile from the liver, causing bile to back up in the liver and leading to cirrhosis. In adults, the most common condition in this category is primary biliary cirrhosis, a disease in which the bile ducts become inflamed and damaged and, ultimately, disappear. Secondary biliary cirrhosis can happen if the ducts are mistakenly tied off or injured during gallbladder surgery. Primary sclerosing cholangitis is another condition that causes damage and scarring of bile ducts. In infants, damaged bile ducts are commonly caused by Alagille syndrome or biliary atresia, conditions in which the ducts are absent or injured.Inherited diseases. Cystic fibrosis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, hemochromatosis, Wilson disease, galactosemia, and glycogen storage diseases are inherited diseases that interfere with how the liver produces, processes, and stores enzymes, proteins, metals, and other substances the body needs to function properly. Cirrhosis can result from these conditions.Drugs, toxins, and infections. Other causes of cirrhosis include drug reactions, prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals, parasitic infections, and repeated bouts of heart failure with liver congestion.
When is gynecomastia not appropriate?
Excessive alcohol intake, marijuana use, or using anabolic steroids may cause gynecomastia. Surgery is not recommended for men who continue to use these products.
What is the condition called for men with large breasts?
the condition man boobs is called: genecomastia
Does cirrhosis affect chest hair?
Men sometimes lose chest hair
What does broob mean?
The portmanteau "broob" is a combination of "bro" and "boob" and describes a condition resembling gynecomastia in African American men.
Black men with white liver?
do some men have a white liver that make them want more sex
What are some common cosmetic surgery procedures that are performed on men?
Some common plastic surgery procedures for men are Gynecomastia, which is a breast reduction for men with enlarged breasts, hair transplants for men that are balding, or cosmetic surgery to tone and tighten skin on their face.
What is a gynecomastia surgeon?
Gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts, is a common condition so I imagine aspiring cosmetic surgeons may have chosen this specialty because though it may not be discussed much among men, they want to look good too and probably make up a lucrative market.
What are some drugs that can cause gynecomastia?
Estrogens are given to men to treat prostate cancer and a few other diseases. Marijuana and heroin, along with some prescription drugs, have estrogen effects in some men.
