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I have a lipoma on my right upper arm. and sometimes i get shooting pains n thay arm and it hurts. i started to feel it again today. wat can i do?

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? related: Lypoma's do not hurt. Changes like this should be evaluated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

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Have it removed?: Lipomas are benign. They can sometimes cause pain. They can usually be excised, many times as an office procedure.

Answered 8/8/2014

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Lipoma: it would be unlikely that a benign lipoma would cause this. It may be more of a neuralgia. I would check it out. An MRI may be needed

Answered 8/9/2014

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