What are the possible causes of lumps on male chest?

Although male breasts do not develop like female breasts, if a man has a high estrogen level due to some disease, it is possible that lumps will appear in the breasts due to the effect of these estrogens. Male breast lumps can be unilateral or bilateral, and this phenomenon can be classified as male breast development. This phenomenon is especially prone to occur in adolescent males.

The pathological manifestation of a hard lump on the male chest is glandular duct hyperplasia without alveolar hyperplasia. It can generally be divided into two categories: primary and secondary. Primary cases are usually more common in adolescent boys, mainly due to a transient increase in endogenous estrogen or a decrease in androgen. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination, confirm the diagnosis, and then take appropriate medication for treatment.

During puberty, males may have lumps on their chests. The lumps are usually confined to the area below the nipples and can be painful to touch. Since the increase in estrogen levels during puberty is temporary, these breast lumps usually disappear on their own after a few months to a year. This is a sign of puberty. Breast pain and beard growth are both second-line features.

Of course, if a man has a hard lump on his chest, he may also suffer from breast hyperplasia. Breast hyperplasia is not just a female problem. If some male friends are under too much work pressure for a long time, which leads to excessive psychological tension or neurasthenia, in this case, the breasts will proliferate and lumps will appear. In addition, if a man often consumes animal fat or eats too much sweet food, it is also possible that a man has a hard lump on his chest. It is recommended that male friends keep a stable mood, do not work too hard, exercise appropriately, and obese male friends should actively lose weight.