Question 1

i have multiple, painful lipomas on my abdomen. it hurts even to lay down but not all the time. it hurts on and off during the day.

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Removal: Hi
Lipomas that cause symptoms can be removed by a general surgeon. The method of removal is usually bedside but it depends on the size of the lipoma. Sometimes when the lipoma works its way into the muscle or connective tissue planes in your body, they need more invasive surgery rather than a simple bedside procedure. But it is still, generally a low risk surgery. Hope this helps

Question 2

i have  a couple of hard, nodular  lumps in upper abdomen   3 years painful if pressed  pain is sharp and goes through to back. is it a lipoma?

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Need 2 Be Seen: Lipomas are the most common cause of lumps under the skin (in the subq space), however they rarely cause shooting pain on palpation as you describe. I suggest that you make an appointment with your primary care doctor to help sort this out.

Question 3

why is my whole abdomen and breasts deep inside covered in painful lipomas i'm only 25 there's so many iv also had other symptoms for years iv had some tested they weren't cancer but i don't understand why i have so many of them ?

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Genetic counselor!: You have lipomatosis, meaning many lipomas.  They are usually benign and don't cause problems. However, if yours are causing pain, you could have Dercum's disease, which is a rare genetic disorder. There are other rare genetic disorders that cause lipomatosis, and some increase your risk for cancer. Don't worry, but ask your doctor to refer you to a genetic counselor to find the answer!

Question 4

how do you treat painful lipomas if you have a ct of the abdomen come back normal?

Accepted Answer

By removing: If you have multiple on body surface irritating or slight pain they are most likely  neurofibromas  show to your doctor once removed pain will go away .

Question 5

why is left upper abdominal lipoma so painful.hurts when moving, pressing, coughing twisting.sound like cancer?surgery on 29th.had for yrs but nvr hrt

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Painful lipoma: Some lipomas have sensation associated with them. Others develop over time. Cancer is #37 in our differential, so...really no. As this is a recent development, a visit to your dermatologist for evaluation and a possible ultrasound would be warranted. These are very easy to remove through a small excision in an outpatient setting. Ask about removal.

Question 6

left upper quad abdominal lump.  ultrasound diagnosed lipoma twice.no growth within year.very painful when coughing or pressure applied.  cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Lipoma is not cancer and is benign tumor but if causing symptoms see the surgeon for resection of tumor.

Question 7

can herbalife help with a abdomen lipoma since it's made out of fatty ?

Accepted Answer

No such benefit: No.  No pill, supplement, vitamin, or oral product will change or remove the benign fatty tumor called a lipoma.

Question 8

what do you advise if i'm having a multiple lipoma in the body, i'm having a pain in the left abdomen what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the pain: lipomas of the abdominal wall do not cause significant pain. See your doctor to investigate the cause of the abdominal pain. It is not from a lipoma.

Question 9

can a abdomen lipoma harm my baby ?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: A Lipoma is a benign growth of fat cells. I do not understand the worry behind your numerous questions about this today. It is a benign growth, usually in the skin. That means it is not in any way associated with the uterus. If your lipoma is causing you pain you can easily have it removed surgically. But I do not see why you are so worried about this. Perhaps you should discuss with your OB.

Question 10

can you suddenly develop multiple lipomas on your abdomen and can they possibly interfere w/digestion? dx w/ ab wall lipomas recently.

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Common site for lipo: lipomas are fatty benign tumors located under the skin.  They are usually multiple and frequently found on the abdomen.  They were probably there before they were noticed and can grow up to a few inches in length. people have them removed to make the diagnosis of the lipoma or because they become painful or unsightly

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I have multiple, painful lipomas on my abdomen. it hurts even to lay down but not all the time. it hurts on and off during the day.

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I have a couple of hard, nodular lumps in upper abdomen 3 years painful if pressed pain is sharp and goes through to back. is it a lipoma?

A member asked:

Why is my whole abdomen and breasts deep inside covered in painful lipomas i'm only 25 there's so many iv also had other symptoms for years iv had some tested they weren't cancer but i don't understand why i have so many of them ?

A member asked:

How do you treat painful lipomas if you have a ct of the abdomen come back normal?

A member asked:

Why is left upper abdominal lipoma so painful.hurts when moving, pressing, coughing twisting.sound like cancer?surgery on 29th.had for yrs but nvr hrt

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Left upper quad abdominal lump. ultrasound diagnosed lipoma twice.no growth within year.very painful when coughing or pressure applied. cancer?

A member asked:

Can herbalife help with a abdomen lipoma since it's made out of fatty ?

A member asked:

What do you advise if i'm having a multiple lipoma in the body, i'm having a pain in the left abdomen what can i do?

A member asked:

Can a abdomen lipoma harm my baby ?

A member asked:

Can you suddenly develop multiple lipomas on your abdomen and can they possibly interfere w/digestion? dx w/ ab wall lipomas recently.

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