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What Causes A Painful Lump On The Back?

I have had a back problem since October of 2016. It feels like a knot and it hurts to breath. It feels like it s between my rib cage and been to a back doctor. I don t need surgery. On pain and muscle relaxer. My left leg gets heavy feeling like it doesn t want to move with the other one. Going to physical therapy and go to the pool in warm water and walk. I m calling back the back doctor on Monday. Just thought I d ask
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Considering your description this may be benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. >However, you other symptoms may not be related to this lump, and this sounds to me like some other issues such as neuropathy or fibromialgia so in this direction you should see rheumatogist for further evaluation.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes A Painful Lump On The Back?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Considering your description this may be benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. However, you other symptoms may not be related to this lump, and this sounds to me like some other issues such as neuropathy or fibromialgia so in this direction you should see rheumatogist for further evaluation. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.