25 yo male gynecomastia erectile dysfunction

[john911]

This whole thing started when I thought I was having a heart attack. I went to the doctor and then all of this startedm a 25 year old male 280lbs and I used to smoke cigarettes and marijuana. I started having erection problems about 4 years ago. It was once in a while not all the time. Now it is still the same situation. I can masturbate with no problem I get erections when I am asleep sometimes I get morning wood sometimes but not always like before. I take viagra sometimes. I had and ekg and I took a basic blood test to check for diabetes, heart, thyroid and kidneys good except my bad cholestorol was a little high. Since then I quit smoking completely and lost a little weight my blood pressure also improved and also my erections alittle. I have been recently been diagnosed with an enlarged breast bud or possible gynecomastia that is only on the left side. I took a blood test and I am waiting for the results. It is testing my random testosterone, cortisol, estradiol, dhea levels and my hepatic profile. I have no problems with my testicles no lump, pain, swelling, heavy feeling nothing My penis is at least average size and my testicles are also at least average size and normal equal consistency. I am not infertile as I have gotten my girlfriend pregnant twice. I have male pattern baldness that started when I was about 23 and have alot of body and facial hair. Recently my thyroid gland in my neck was alittle swollen (not visibly noticable)  feels abit weird when I swallow and I have back and neck pain. I don't have any vision problems or headaches, but I feel weird like I'm lost or something. I catch myself staring into nothing alot. My question is this what is causing these symptoms? I read because I also have had problems with ed there could be an underlying problem related to the gynecomastia What is the worst case scenario if my hormones are messed up? If my hormones are messed up is it possible to cure or does it usually become a lifetime fix? what about the ed

[John H. Kim, M.D.]

Sorry, my practice is limited to women. I would not be able to comment on your male health problem. I suggest that you consult a forum for men's health.