Any lumps or bumps that show up on your body can make you worry. If you discover a growth that concerns you, visit a doctor. If the lump is indeed a lipoma, the doctor can calm or worries, and if it is not, you will have caught it early. Should the growth turn out to be a lipoma and over time it becomes painful (due to a problematic position), inflamed, or increases in size, don't hesitate to go back for a second consultation.

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