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How Can A Painful Back Lump Be Treated?

so my husband had a lump on his (mid)back and i massaged it quite aggressively 2 days ago....larger mass area that moves around but having sharp stabbing pain. ibuprofen allows some relief but comes back after med level drops. No fever, area not red. Has appt friday but he is quite uncomfortable.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hi. It could be a lipoma or a lump containing fat cells. It usually does not require removal but if it is painful then you consider removal or Excision by a minor Surgical procedure. Feel free to ask any further questions if there are. Take care.
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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How Can A Painful Back Lump Be Treated?

Hi. It could be a lipoma or a lump containing fat cells. It usually does not require removal but if it is painful then you consider removal or Excision by a minor Surgical procedure. Feel free to ask any further questions if there are. Take care. Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.