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Should I Be Worried About Lipoma And Symptoms Like Palpitations, Shortness Of Breath And Rapid Heartbeat?

I have had what was thought an umbilical Hernia (small) for the last 4 years, I am female and 52 years of age, until recently it has not caused too many problems, but in the last year i have noticed pain like a burning'dragging feeling and have gained about half a stone in weight, i also have palpitations and sometimes rapid heartbeat, anyway I have just undergone an ultra sound and they now say it is not a hernia but lipoma, but it is painful especially after eating, i also get bloating, and shortness of breath on occasions, should i ask for a biopsy? very worried now as it may be cancer , thank you
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
Lipoma is benign tumour of soft tissue containing only fat tissue.
Rarely it can give rise to cancer, liposarcoma.
It is usually nontender, non itchy swelling.
Since you are having pain I advice you to get done Biopsy. This will come mostly negative only. But will help you in reduce your stress and apprehension.
The only treatment available for lipoma is surgical removal.
So if you think lipoma is the cause for your palpitation, better to get it removed.
Otherwise no need to worry for cancer. So be relax and keep calm.
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Should I Be Worried About Lipoma And Symptoms Like Palpitations, Shortness Of Breath And Rapid Heartbeat?

Thanks for your question on HCM. Lipoma is benign tumour of soft tissue containing only fat tissue. Rarely it can give rise to cancer, liposarcoma. It is usually nontender, non itchy swelling. Since you are having pain I advice you to get done Biopsy. This will come mostly negative only. But will help you in reduce your stress and apprehension. The only treatment available for lipoma is surgical removal. So if you think lipoma is the cause for your palpitation, better to get it removed. Otherwise no need to worry for cancer. So be relax and keep calm.