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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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Dr. Ray Tidman answered

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

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

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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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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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A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Ray Tidman answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Dr. Mark Pack answered

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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