Question 1

i have a small jelly like lump in my lower back and it moves when i try to massage it bur never goes away can it be a tumor?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Just to be sure it is nothing bad, make sure and get it looked at by a doctor; but, more than likely, it is probably a lipoma. These are benign fatty masses, which occur as we age. It could also be an epidermal cyst (these are also caused sebaceous cysts). These are also benign. But, again, get someone to look at it.

Question 2

i have very severe back pain and i went to see a pa and she said it was a lipoma tumor. the lump on my lower back is mushy hard and causes a lot of pain up my back and it is hard to use the restroom now. i went back to see the pa andshe said it wasnt a li

Accepted Answer

Regardless : Regardless of what she thinks it is, a mass that is causing pain needs to be evaluated further, either by imaging studies like an ultrasound or be biopsied or possibly removed. A general surgeon will be able to examine you and advise you on the next best course of action. For now you can try an NSAID like Ibuprofen or advil (ibuprofen) for the pain. If this does not help your primary care provider may prescribe another medication until you are able to see a surgeon.
Best of luck to you.

Question 3

whats a small fatty tumor on the lower back?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: Likely a lipoma  - a benign fatty tumor.  However, if you have rapid growth, skin changes or more symptoms of concern - get checked out to be safe.  Some soft tissue cancer can start by looking innocent.

Question 4

i have a lump in my lower back on the right side it moves freely and moves position when i bend over and slouch what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: The most common lumps around there ( fatty tissue tumor).

Question 5

i have a small movable lump in my lower back, right side. not painful. should i worry? lipoma? nerofibroma?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: Lipoma is a likely diagnosis, but a physician would have to diagnose it. Lack of redness,pain and tenderness means that it is not inflamed or infected and may not have to be removed unless it's in an area of the body where it's subjected to continual irritation or unless it's growing or unless the examining physician recommends its removal.

Question 6

i found a small lump in my lower back just on the spine. not hurting at first but now it's becoming painful. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Cyst, pilonidal?: Sounds like it might be a cyst.  This is a common spot for them.  Warm compresses.  Should come to a head then rupture with time.   If this is recurrent it may need to be removed.

Question 7

i found a small lump in my lower back, lumbar area, just to right of spine. could this be lymph node? what kind? what would cause this?

Accepted Answer

Need photo: Hard to say without a photo. Show it to your doctor, or do a video consult with a doctor on HealthTap to get it looked at.

Question 8

i have a lump at the left side of my lower back. it is hard before but is soft now. it goes smaller when massaged. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Go see doctor: The skin lesions  needs to be identified and perhaps then removed. Go see your doctor for exam and treatment

Question 9

small lump on lower back. changes size sometimes and have had it for a few years. when going a lot to the bathroom, it bleeds. it doesn't hurt.

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoid: It sounds like a hemorrhoid. Please see a doctor for confirmation. Prevent constipation, drink lots of water, place a nice pack. Decrease your spicy food intake. This is a chronic condition that can be managed by lifestyle change and if it gets worse can be surgically removed easily. No stress.

Question 10

i have a small painful lump on the lower back of my head, it has been there for 2 days and has some redness, it isnt from an injury. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: It sounds like it may be a sebacious cyst.This would require removal and , if infected, antibiotics.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

I have a small jelly like lump in my lower back and it moves when i try to massage it bur never goes away can it be a tumor

A member asked:

I have a small jelly like lump in my lower back and it moves when i try to massage it bur never goes away can it be a tumor?

A member asked:

I have very severe back pain and i went to see a pa and she said it was a lipoma tumor. the lump on my lower back is mushy hard and causes a lot of pain up my back and it is hard to use the restroom now. i went back to see the pa andshe said it wasnt a li

A member asked:

Whats a small fatty tumor on the lower back?

A member asked:

I have a lump in my lower back on the right side it moves freely and moves position when i bend over and slouch what could it be?

A member asked:

I have a small movable lump in my lower back, right side. not painful. should i worry? lipoma? nerofibroma?

A member asked:

I found a small lump in my lower back just on the spine. not hurting at first but now it's becoming painful. what to do?

A member asked:

I found a small lump in my lower back, lumbar area, just to right of spine. could this be lymph node? what kind? what would cause this?

A member asked:

I have a lump at the left side of my lower back. it is hard before but is soft now. it goes smaller when massaged. what could it be?

A member asked:

Small lump on lower back. changes size sometimes and have had it for a few years. when going a lot to the bathroom, it bleeds. it doesn't hurt.

A member asked:

I have a small painful lump on the lower back of my head, it has been there for 2 days and has some redness, it isnt from an injury. what is this?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?