What Causes Lumps In The Hands And Thighs?

Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017

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Question : Hi Sir,
I am having Lumps in many parts of my body mostly in hand and thighs.

Attached photos for your reference. Kindly suggest me the best treatment for this.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lipoma

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for posting the query,

I have seen the attached images, these are due to lipoma.

No need to bother about them until it matters you cosmetically.

If at all you need to get rid of them then consult the general or cosmetic surgeon and get it removed.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (3 minutes later)

Is there any special treatment to make it dissolve

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
General surgeon will do it

Detailed Answer:

Most lipomas can be removed in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. The doctor injects a local anesthetic around the lipoma, makes an incision in the skin, removes the growth, and closes the incision with stitches . If the lipoma is in an area of the body that cannot be easily reached through a simple incision in the skin, the lipoma may need to be removed in the operating room under general anesthesia.

General surgeon will do this procedure.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (8 minutes later)

Ok. Leaving the lipoma as it is, will lead to any disorder in body condition? orWill it result in any health issue ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
It will not cause any harm to body, except spoiling the cosmetic look. It can be left untreated, if no harm is seen like getting infected. If you notice any pain or any redness then consult the doctor immediately.

Take care.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (19 minutes later)

Thanks a lot

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.

Any issues do follow up.
Take care.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (38 hours later)

Many people thought it will reduce heart attack. Is that true. Is there any advantage of that lipoma.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No it is a myth

Detailed Answer:
No, There is no such evidence that lipoma will reduce heart attack.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng