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

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?

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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 ... Read More

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Lump on back: Any lump needs to be examined by your doctor. One possibility is a sebaceous cyst. That can be easily treated through your doctor. Peace and good h... Read More

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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

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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 bio... Read More

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Lipoma: Typically, lipomas don't cause severe pain and they certainly should not keep you from have bowel movements or being able to urinate. You should see... Read More

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See a physician: Lipomas in general do not cause pain unless compressed. You need to see a physician.

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Question 3

Whats a small fatty tumor on the lower back?

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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. S... Read More

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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?

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

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Question 5

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

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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... Read More

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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?

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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 recurre... Read More

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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?

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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.

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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?

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

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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.

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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 f... Read More

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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?

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

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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