A member asked:

Mid left abdominal pain near rib.xray done and clear.lipoma near by.hurts to lay on it or to touch.pain felt in back.dr said lipoma doesn't hurt?

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Dr. John Kim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sometimes it hurts: Typically lipomas do not hurt. But if it is near a nerve and it is irritating a nerve following manipulation it could create unpleasant sensations.

Answered 11/4/2015

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