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I have a lipoma on the side of my rib which causes me pain down my side, today i felt and the pain leads to smaller painful lumps should be worried?
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Lipoma : You may have other lipomas. See a doctor and get a definitive diagnosis
Answered 9/20/2017
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You need to be : examined by your doctor / surgeon for a definitive diagnosis of what you have, cant really tell from your description what's going on, good luck
Answered 4/2/2018
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