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What Causes Lump In Lower Left Buttock?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2014

Question: I have a lump that I can feel in my lower left buttock more near the thigh. Mostly bothers me when I sit on a toilet seat and it gets compressed. I can barely feel it unless I press into the skin with my fingers. It recently started to hurt when sitting for an extended period. It's not really visible but I can feel it. I can barely feel it if I rub my hand over it but feels bigger when I push in and feel with my fingers. Feels like a gumball or marble... It's somewhat firm but not like a rock.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
lipoma. nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks the query.
Probably you have developed lipoma.
It is a benign collection of body fat.
You don't need to worry as it is a common and harmless thing.
Slowly it will regress.
Dont try to press it. Pressing hard can cause bleeding inside the lump and can cause pain.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 minutes later)

I noticed it back in December. . Does it take a while to go away or would I need to get it removed? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it will take time to regress

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up
Lipoma will take lot of time to regress. Even up to an year.
If it is troubling you better get it removed.
Please meet a surgeon and get yourself examined.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar