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A member asked:

I feel small knots or globules on my sides and stomach that really hurt when i press on them. they are sporadic . very similar to stress knots?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

?: Do not squeeze them. Probably lipomas, but check with your doc.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/2/2014

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