Although it is related to women.. Why do men suffer from chest pain?

Chest pain is usually associated with women, but men may also suffer from it for various reasons, ranging from simple to serious.

The cause of these pains is usually chest tissue problems that are treatable and some of which can go away on their own.

On the reasons for the men suffering from chest pain, a report of "Medical News Today" revealed these reasons:

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia or chest enlargement is a common endocrine disorder in men of all ages, causes abnormal growth and swelling in the chest, and can cause pain.

Usually, this occurs as a result of hormonal imbalances, where estrogen levels rise and testosterone levels decrease, and obesity and aging are possible reasons for this.

Abscess

Chest pain may occur as a result of an abscess or a lump under the skin that contains fluid or air, and while it is usually harmless, it is often painful.

Muscle strain

Muscle strain in the chest muscles can lead to these pain in men and may occur as a result of muscle stress due to exercise or excessive pressure.

Fatty necrosis

This occurs when fatty tissue is damaged and pain may accompany the appearance of a lump, but it is not cancerous, and this results from a wound in the fatty tissue as a result of surgery, bruising, or any chest injury.

Fibrous adenoma

Despite the concern raised by the name, this condition is not cancerous and results in a mass in the chest that causes pain. It is also one of the most common types of breast tumors, but it is rare in men.

So far there is no clear cause for this condition, but it does not increase the risk of breast cancer.

breast cancer

Although rare, men also have a risk of developing breast cancer, which causes tumors in the chest or armpits to grow and be painful.

In addition to the above, other causes also include liver, heart or lung disease, heartburn, as well as back, neck, and shoulder injuries. Causes include some medications, such as antidepressants.

 Risk factors

Besides the health conditions and the reasons mentioned above, there are some factors that contribute to increasing the chances of chest pain in men and some of the problems causing it, and these factors include the use of stimulants that can increase the risk of gynecomastia, excessive training of chest muscles, in addition to running for long distances without Wear what protects the chest area.

Treatments

Not all cases require medical treatment or intervention, but, in the case of fibroid, it is recommended to remove the tumor, and in the case of breast cancer, the treatment varies depending on its type and severity.

This is to consult a doctor when there is swelling and pain in the chest area, especially when noticing a change in skin color in the area.