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What Causes Recurring Lumps On The Arms, Legs And Waist?
Question: yes, my husband has reaccuring hard lumps in his arms, legs, and waist and legs. They can not be extracted by needles, only surgery to remove. They are getting worse with age. He is 44 and this started at around 23. He has at least 20 removed with no end in sight. He is very fit so weight does not come in to play. HOWEVER, loves sugar. These lumps are becoming painful and out of control. Please help Please
Brief Answer:
They are multiple Lipomas.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
They are multiple Lipomas(swellings arising from fat).Fat is present through out body beneath the skin.Swellings may arise from any area.
There is no medical treatment for this.
If the swelling is enlarging in size,painful it has to be removed.
The swellings over Shoulder,inner aspect of the Thigh are more prone for turning into Cancer.So,any swelling in these areas have to be removed as early as possible.
They are not related to food and doesn't come down by exercise. They have to be removed surgically.
They can't be removed by needles.
The swellings have to be removed in toto so that recurrence doesn't occur.
I have removed many swellings without recurrence.They will not recur at the site of removal. They will appear at some other site where fat tissue is present.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
They are multiple Lipomas.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
They are multiple Lipomas(swellings arising from fat).Fat is present through out body beneath the skin.Swellings may arise from any area.
There is no medical treatment for this.
If the swelling is enlarging in size,painful it has to be removed.
The swellings over Shoulder,inner aspect of the Thigh are more prone for turning into Cancer.So,any swelling in these areas have to be removed as early as possible.
They are not related to food and doesn't come down by exercise. They have to be removed surgically.
They can't be removed by needles.
The swellings have to be removed in toto so that recurrence doesn't occur.
I have removed many swellings without recurrence.They will not recur at the site of removal. They will appear at some other site where fat tissue is present.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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