To describe the natural history of a condition or disease. To describe the natural history of a condition or disease. To determine effectiveness or cost effectiveness of treatments/services and/or health care products. To measure or monitor safety and harm. To measure quality of care.
According to the NMSS, attacks or flare-ups of symptoms only qualify as exacerbations if: 1  they occur at least 30 days from an earlier flare-up. 2  symptoms last for 24 hours or longer.
There may be temporary loss of breast sensation, numbness and burning after the gynecomastia procedure which may last even up to a year. Swelling, however, should subside within six months. A support garment may be worn post surgery for a few days to weeks to assist healing.