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Can lipomas be left untreated?

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Hi doctor,

I have more of a question regarding something odd that I have had for a long time. I have some small, hard round object on my stomach (a little below and to the right of my belly button) and I had this for at least more than five years now. It has never bothered me in any way and is barely visible and has no special color. It is feeling a little weird if you press it harder, but I never really pressed too hard on it. Is it something that I should get checked up upon?

Answered by Dr. Abdul Rasheed

Education:

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Dr. Abdul Rasheed is a highly experienced general practitioner with over three decades of clinical expertise. He is skilled in managing a wide range of medical conditions and providing emergency care. Known for his patient-centered approach, he focuses on accurate diagnosis, preventive care, and long-term health management.      

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Hello,

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The description you have provided of a small swelling on the abdominal wall sounds like a lipoma. A lipoma is a lump of fatty tissue that grows just under the skin. Lipomas move easily when you touch them and feel rubbery, not hard. Most lipomas are not painful and do not cause health problems, so they rarely need treatment.

Investigations to be done

Investigations are usually not necessary. An ultrasound of the abdomen can diagnose the condition.

Treatment plan

Treatment is usually not necessary for a lipoma. However, if the lipoma bothers you, is painful, or is growing, you can get it removed either by surgical excision or liposuction. Thank you.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At November 21, 2022
Reviewed At November 21, 2022

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Abdul Rasheed is a highly experienced general practitioner with over three decades of clinical expertise. He is skilled in managing a wide range of medical conditions and providing emergency care. Known for his patient-centered approach, he focuses on accurate diagnosis, preventive care, and long-term health management.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Abdul Rasheed is a highly experienced general practitioner with over three decades of clinical expertise. He is skilled in managing a wide range of medical conditions and providing emergency care. Known for his patient-centered approach, he focuses on accurate diagnosis, preventive care, and long-term health management.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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