Author: With Fred Kavalier problemMy Embarrassing son developed the extension of the breasts (gynecomastia) at the age of 16. It was something tender, and of course it was very embarrassing. Eighteen months later, and no change has been prescribed tamoxifen, but said it is unlikely that the state will never disappear. The consultant also discouraged the idea of the operation, saying it had a high likelihood of scarring. We understand that this condition is more common than most people assume. Is there any advice for a teen who is now reluctant to swim, sunbathe or wear thin I should mention that is 6 # 39, 2 quot; and months ago I wrote that side.Two skinny breast enlargement young adolescentesquot; is completely normal and does not go beyond the stage of a small circular mass behind the nipple quot ;. His son, however, clearly suffering from something more important. The enlargement of one breast in children is uncommon. Tamoxifen, a drug that blocks the effects of estrogen, often helps, but only if used in the early stages of breast enlargement. Surgery to remove breast tissue is possible, and need not cause excessive scarring. If your child is having to modify their behavior to cover his shame, I think you should get a second opinion on the possibility of surgery. It would be best to see a surgeon who specializes in breast surgery. The physical and psychological trauma of surgery must be weighed against the psychological effects of continuous child feeling that something is seriously wrong with their body shape. � This drug makes me fat I wonder if the medication Seroquel (also known as quetiapine) makes you gain weight. Although normally used to treat schizophrenia, I'm not schizophrenic, and I'm in a very low dose. take 100 mg a night if I feel very concerned and get a racing mind. If I knew I was doing to gain weight, that would be a big incentive to leave it.Seroquel is one of a group of relatively new drugs used to treat mental illness like schizophrenia. They are known as atypical antipsychotics, because they work differently from older drugs such as chlorpromazine. These newer drugs tend to be as effective as the older but less serious side effects. For this reason, is being established as firstline treatment. There are, however, completely free of side effects. One of the most common side effects of these drugs is weight gain. It is not uncommon that someone put a rock or even more after you start taking an atypical antipsychotic such as Seroquel. The other drugs in this group are olanzapine and risperidone. The adverse effect of weight gain does not affect everyone who Seroquel. Recent research has shown that there is probably a genetic predisposition to this weight gain. Is menopause My periods have always been regular. However, last year I often have cycles that last only three weeks, then occasionally back again four weeks. My periods are too long (seven days or longer) and heavy. I am 38 and have a son, aged three. My doctor gave me a blood test and my iron levels are normal, but not pleasant for bleeding a week in three. Could this be a sign of early menopause And is there anything I can do about it Long, heavy and irregular periods are not necessarily abnormal, but may be a sign of an underlying cause that needs attention. hormone your body clock can not simply be as regular as it was. This period not uncommon in 38. irregular can be the first sign of menopause, but many women have irregular periods for years before menopause begins. The possibility exists that you could have fibroids These benign growths in the wall of the uterus are a common cause of heavy periods. They are more common in AfricanCaribbean than white women. The best way to diagnose fibroids is with ultrasound. If there are underlying problems can be discovered, might consider taking the combined oral contraceptive pill as a way to control menstruation. This would not be an option if you are a cigarette smoker. If you do not smoke, a low dose pill could make your periods lighter and regular.Send your questions and comments to a Question of Health, # 39, The Independent # 39;, Independent House, 191 Marsh Wall, London E14 9RS, fax 0207005 2182 or email health@independent.co.uk. Dr Kavalier regrets that he is unable to respond personally to questions View full article here br br
