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What Are The Knots My Father Is Having On His Body?
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For the last 10-12 yrs my father is having knot kind of thing in his body,i don't know the exact word for that but it is like a lump. . .thing that threatens me most is he has got two on his waist from the beginning, two on right arm, two or three on back, my father never complained or cried bcoz of pain, its just there . . . I'm worried whether it is cancer or in future he might get in trouble . . .
For the last 10-12 yrs my father is having knot kind of thing in his body,i don't know the exact word for that but it is like a lump. . .thing that threatens me most is he has got two on his waist from the beginning, two on right arm, two or three on back, my father never complained or cried bcoz of pain, its just there . . . I'm worried whether it is cancer or in future he might get in trouble . . .
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query. The most probable reason for lumps on your father's body is lipoma. These are growth of fat cells in a fibrous capsule under the skin. Generally these lumps move on application of slight pressure by finger.
These lumps are harmless and are not cancerous growth .The cause for there occurrence is unknown but they are hereditary in nature . They don not required any treatment until they cause any problem like pain and continues growth or change in shape.
I would suggest you to to consult doctor or surgeon for proper examination to rule out and malignant growth . Doctor may perform physical examination , order biopsy or ultrasound to confirm diagnosis.
Doctor may recommend there surgical removal , liposuction ( as they are made up of fats ) or steroid injection.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query. The most probable reason for lumps on your father's body is lipoma. These are growth of fat cells in a fibrous capsule under the skin. Generally these lumps move on application of slight pressure by finger.
These lumps are harmless and are not cancerous growth .The cause for there occurrence is unknown but they are hereditary in nature . They don not required any treatment until they cause any problem like pain and continues growth or change in shape.
I would suggest you to to consult doctor or surgeon for proper examination to rule out and malignant growth . Doctor may perform physical examination , order biopsy or ultrasound to confirm diagnosis.
Doctor may recommend there surgical removal , liposuction ( as they are made up of fats ) or steroid injection.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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