A lipoma is a non-cancerous tumor.These tumors are usually found on your torso, neck, armpit, upper arms, thighs, and internal organs.Thankfully, lipomas are not life threatening and can be treated effectively.It is always good to know what to look for and how to deal with a lipoma.
Step 1: There is a small bump under the skin.
Depending on the size of the lump, it can be between a pea and 3 centimetres in length.If you have a lump under the skin, it could be a lipoma.Some lipomas may be larger than 3 centimetres.You might not be able to fully feel them.There is a rapid increase of fat cells in the area.If it is larger, harder, and less mobile, it may be a cyst.cysts may feel tender, could become infections, and may drain.
Step 2: To find out how soft it is, feel it.
If you press down on them, they will move under your finger.While the tumors are only slightly attached to the area surrounding them, you will be able to make them move around under your skin.This will tell you if you have a lipoma, a tumor, or a cyst.Compared to a lipoma, cysts and tumors are more defined.If the lipoma is deep in your tissue, it may be difficult to determine its size.
Step 3: If you feel pain, pay attention to it.
Lipoma tumors are painless because they don't have any nerves, but they can become painful if they grow in certain spots on your body.If the tumor is near a nerve, it could cause pain by putting pressure on the nerve.If you start to feel pain near a lipoma spot, talk to your doctor.
Step 4: If the lump appears, have it looked at by a doctor.
Check with your doctor if you see a new mass or lump.It's important to get a qualified diagnosis, rather than self-diagnosing your problem, so that you can get proper treatment for your condition.Your doctor can tell you the difference between tumors and cysts.
Step 5: When you saw the lump, write it down.
It is important to know how long the lump has been there and whether or not it has changed over time.Write down the date, location, and general shape of the lump when you first notice it.This will allow your doctor to assess the seriousness of the lump and decide if it should be removed.
Step 6: If the lump is growing, watch it.
Measure the lump with a tape measure to keep track of any growth.If you notice that the tumor has grown over the course of a month or two, you should go to the doctor even if they have already looked at it before.It can be hard to tell if the tumors have grown much.A lipoma can grow to be the size of a pea.Anything that grows larger than this might not be a lipoma.
Step 7: The lump should be looked at by a doctor.
If you notice a lump on your body, you should have it looked at by a doctor.Inform them that you want to have a lump looked at.The doctor will feel the lump when they ask you about your symptoms.Your doctor will be able to diagnose lipoma if he feels the lump.Diagnostic tests may be what they want to do to confirm their suspicions.Your doctor may run a number of tests.
Step 8: It is possible for age to play a role in the development of a lipoma tumor.
Those who are between the ages of 40 and 60 are more likely to have these tumors.Keep an eye out for these types of bumps if you are over 40.It is important to remember that lipoma can show up at any age.You are more likely to develop one of them after you reach the age of 40.
Step 9: Determine if there are conditions that make lipoma more likely.
Some health issues can increase your chances of developing lipoma.There are a number of health issues that are linked to lipoma.
Step 10: Do you have a history of lipoma in your family?
Ask your parents and grandparents if anyone in the family has had a lipoma.Lipoma can be linked to your genes, so there is a link between the health conditions of your family members and your own.If your grandmother had lipoma, it is possible that you will also develop it because you share her genes.However, keep in mind that lipomas that aren't genetic are more common.Even if you don't have a family history, you can still develop lipoma.
Step 11: There are areas where you get injuries from contact sports.
People who play sports are more likely to develop lipoma tumors if they get hit repeatedly in the same spot.Volleyball players can get them in the areas where they hit the ball.If you get injured in the same spot over and over again, make sure to protect that area so that the growths don't show up.
Step 12: Discuss steroid injections with your doctor.
The least intrusive way to get rid of lipomas is this.A mixture of steroids is injected into your tumor.You will be able to go home after this is done in your doctor's office.The procedure can be done again if the growth doesn't go away in a month.
Step 13: If the tumor is large or causing pain, you should have surgery to remove it.
Lipoma tumors are the most effective way to get rid of them.Usually, surgery is reserved for tumors that have grown to 3 centimetres in size or that are causing you pain.When the tumor is underneath your skin, a small incision is made, the growth is removed, and the wound is cleaned and patched up.If the tumor is located in an organ, you will have to go under general anesthesia to have it removed.After being removed, lipomas usually don't grow back.
Step 14: Liposuction can be a form of treatment.
The technique is used to remove fat.A small incision is made on the bump and a tube is inserted to suck out the growth.This procedure can be done in a doctor's office or a hospital.People who choose this option want the tumor removed for aesthetic reasons.In cases where the growth is softer than normal, it is used.
Step 15: Home remedies can be used for lipoma.
There are a variety of herbs and supplements that can be used.While there is not a lot of scientific research to show that home remedies are effective, there are anecdotal first-hand experiences.You can add this Indian herb to your meals or take a supplement.Three times a day, apply the flaxseed oil directly to the affected area.Drink a cup of green tea every day.You can apply a mixture of equal parts turmeric and oil to the bumps.Lemon juice can be added to your beverages throughout the day.