Gynecomastia Diagnosis

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I am a 30 year old male 150lbs 5'8" diagnosed end of December of 2011. I have recently started Atripla, less than a Month, and I have seen great results so far in raising my CD4 count and lowering my viral load. However, after 2 weeks of...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Unclear from your note whether there is much swelling in the nipple area besides the pain you have described. Nipple pain/sensitivity alone with no enlargement of breast tissue would after starting Atripla starting Atripla would be rare. Acute... Read more »

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Dear. Doctor , A few days ago a dermatologist diagnosed me with mild gynecomastia and suggested... Read more »

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Hi Nelson - can you help me with this? I switched d4t to AZT to complement Sustiva and Abacavir.... Read more »

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Posted by patrickf, 2 Replies

I've been HIV+ for about 15 years or so, on meds for 7-8yrs..... and have been doing VERY well.

However, within the last 30 days, I've developed a painful lump (about the size of a pencil eraser) under my right breast nipple. After a thorough... Read more »

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