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Treatment of lipomas:

- pain killers can be used when needed like paracetamol and ibuprofen
- liposuction of the fatty tissue inside it
- steroids may be useful in some cases
-  surgical removal

When to go for surgery?

- if it's painful
- increasing in size
- if it's affecting muscles or other body organs
- if it's causing pressure on nerves or blood vessels nearby
- if it causes restriction in movement
- cosmetic causes

What can cause a Lipoma?

- previous injuries in the area
- familial factors

Symptoms of lipoma:

- it's usually painless but sometimes may be painful depending on the site
- soft feeling
- easy to move when you press on

What is a lipoma?

.it is an increased growth of the fatty tissue under the skin that can form anywhere in the body 

Investigations:

- visit your doctor to have a physical examination done as it's the major stay in diagnosing lipomas from other
- CT scan or MRI
 

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