Chest, Breast and Thyroid FAQ - Page 7

Regarding breast fibromas? Hello Doctor: Last year, I had an ultrasound performed by a breast surgeon, which confirmed a 1.2 cm benign fibroadenoma in the upper left breast. However, in the past week, I have been experiencing occasional pain and discomfort in my left breast, acco...

Please provide your questions regarding male gynecomastia surgery? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask you a question. Recently, I underwent gynecomastia surgery at Taipei City United Hospital. According to my doctor, the glandular tissue was close to a D cup, which is quite larg...

Breast diseases? Dear Dr. Wu, I apologize for bothering you once again. First, I would like to thank you for taking the time to provide a detailed explanation regarding my questions, and I appreciate your reminder about the importance of regular breast ultrasounds every six mont...

Surgical resection revealed suboptimal findings? Hello, I apologize for the interruption! My mother had a lump in her chest that was removed. Last week, when the stitches were taken out, the doctor said the biopsy results were unfavorable and recommended that my mother go to a la...

Right chest pain? Hello doctor, I've been experiencing some pain in my right chest. My menstrual period has lasted about three to four days. Could this be caused by my menstrual cycle?

What’s going on? Hello: Recently, I occasionally experience sharp pain in the area above my left chest, connecting to the armpit, and sometimes the pain radiates to my back. Which specialty should I consult? (P.S. I had an impact to the center of my chest from a bathtub over a de...

Are you undergoing a mammogram? Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my chest and underarm area. Due to long hours of standing and walking at work, I also experience lower abdominal pain during my menstrual and ovulation periods. What kind of examinations should I undergo?

It has relapsed again? Dear Dr. Wu, I have just completed my sixth round of chemotherapy and have found a hard lump. It has now been confirmed that the cancer has metastasized to my skin (mostly around the scar on my chest). After three rounds of chemotherapy, it spread to my bo...

Treatment for gynecomastia in males? Hello Dr. Wu: I also have concerns about gynecomastia! After surgery, I want to start losing weight and working out! Is it still possible to develop chest muscles in the operated area? If I don't have surgery, can I conceal gynecomastia j...

Gynecomastia Hello Dr. Zhao, I have read a lot of online Q&A about gynecomastia. I used to be overweight, and even after losing weight, my chest remains the same size. I believe this is what is referred to as gynecomastia. It really looks unappealing. I would like to ask if t...

Gynecomastia Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask if having a larger chest qualifies as gynecomastia in males. Since I was about 10 years old, I have been considered overweight compared to my peers, and I still am. I am 180 cm tall and weigh 100 kg. I have always had a large belly ...

Issues persist despite examination? Hello, Doctor! ^_^ I previously visited a dermatologist, and the doctor said that the moles on my body did not show any abnormalities. However, I feel that the shape of my moles is strange, with irregular borders and uneven color, which seems t...

There is an unidentified liquid? I just started my menstrual period a few days ago, and when I pressed on my chest, I suddenly noticed a transparent, thick liquid coming from my right nipple. The amount was very small, about two drops. I felt a bit scared and didn't want to ...

excuse me? Is the lump in gynecomastia painful or not necessarily? The left side of the chest is larger than the right, and there is a lump on the left side. Is there a possibility of breast cancer in males?

Chest issues? I have a benign tumor on the right side of my chest, but I noticed that the left side is larger than the right. Is this because of the tumor on the right? It feels like the right side hasn't developed properly (it feels empty inside), while the left side is ver...

Several Questions About Gynecomastia in Males Hello Doctor: I have a few questions regarding gynecomastia. 1. In terms of "surgery," what are the differences between plastic surgery and general surgery? 2. Some doctors say that after surgery, one must wear a compressi...

Why do breast lumps feel different from what everyone describes? I have felt something strange in my chest for a long time, like a lump, but it's not a hard, coin-sized lump; it feels more like a larger area that seems to be connected to the muscle growing from the sternum. ...

Question Doctor, I have noticed that every time the weather is hot and I sweat, my chest becomes hard and painful to the touch, lasting for several days. What could be causing this and what should I do?

Concern Doctor, my daughter, who is in elementary school, often accidentally gets her chest hit by external forces, such as when she accidentally hits her nipple area with a broom while sweeping. She comes home complaining of pain. Will this affect her development during puberty?

About the nipple? Hello, doctor. I am a male, and my chest is currently very flat (although it has improved a bit from going to the gym). However, my nipples are also flat, only becoming somewhat protruded when it's cold or when I shower. From my observations, even generally...