Can lipoma be painful

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Asked for Female, 43 Years

Hi I am 43 year old female. I have 2-3 small soft swelling over my shoulder. Doctors said they are fat globules and are called lipoma. They are not painful and does not feel anything. However since 2 days I feel some pain in that area. I would want to know are these lipoma painful? if not then what would cause the pain?

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Dr. Archana Prathipati

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Lipomas are not pain.. Evaluate with ultrasound if you havr any pain..

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Dr. Rahul S Kanaka Oncologist 16 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul S Kanaka

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Small lipoma are painless. If u are having pain it need to be evaluated for 1.Infection in Lipoma. 2.shoulder pain due to faulty position or some Injury