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Suggest Remedy For Lumps In Spine
I have a lump on the upper spine the size of about a quarter... does not feel cyst like but hard to the touch. I noticed this lump about 1 year ago and it seems to have gotten harder and larger. I'm having neck pain and shoulder pain and sometimes numbness in my hands. Not sure if that could be related to the bump/lump. Any sugggestions?
Thu, 29 May 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Such bump is most likely a lipoma. It is a benign lesion build of fatty tissue. It usually does not cause any pain, however in some locations it may compress nerves (especially when lying on it).
I suggest you to consult your doctor and have an ultrasound done at first. If lipoma will be confirmed, can be removed with small incision.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
Such bump is most likely a lipoma. It is a benign lesion build of fatty tissue. It usually does not cause any pain, however in some locations it may compress nerves (especially when lying on it).
I suggest you to consult your doctor and have an ultrasound done at first. If lipoma will be confirmed, can be removed with small incision.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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