I have many-many knots of LYPOMA(diposited fats)in my body. Dr. say leave it like this or get oprated. Advice.

I m 32 now. My brother have this same disease too. Earlier it was small in size but now it seams that it have grown up. May be because I have put on some weight. I m not sure. It doesn't pain me. First it started from my both the arms. Then I saw the same knots on the other parts of my body. Dr. says there is no treatment for this. I tried Homeopathic but I was not regular in taking the medicine. But I never believed that. Kindly advice .


Is this curable ? Is there any solution of this disease ?I have many-many knots of LYPOMA(diposited fats)in my body. Dr. say leave it like this or get oprated. Advice.
Introduction


A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty tumor situated between the skin and the muscle layer. Often a lipoma is easy to identify because it moves readily with slight finger pressure. It's doughy to touch and usually not tender. You could have several that persist for years. Lipomas can occur at any age, but they're most often detected in middle age.





Signs and symptoms





A lipoma is a flattened lump located just under the skin. It feels soft and doughy and moves easily with slight finger pressure. Lipomas often occur in the neck, shoulders, back, arms and thighs.





Most often, lipomas remain small 鈥?less than 5 centimeters in diameter 鈥?but they can grow large, reaching more than 20 centimeters across. Lipomas can be painful if they grow and press on nearby nerves. Because it grows slowly, you might have a lipoma for years before you notice it.





A lipoma isn't cancer and is usually harmless. Treatment generally isn't necessary, but if the lipoma is in a bothersome location, is painful or is growing, it should be removed.








Causes


The exact cause of lipomas isn't clear. Sometimes lipomas are detected after an injury. But it's uncertain whether they're caused by the trauma or whether their detection was just incidental. Lipomas also tend to run in families, so genetic factors likely play a role in their development.





When to seek medical advice


A lipoma is rarely a serious medical condition. But if you notice a lump or swelling anywhere on your body, it's best to have it checked by your doctor.





Screening and diagnosis


A doctor can make a diagnosis by physical examination of the lump. If there's any doubt, your doctor may do other tests, such as a biopsy or removal of tissue.





There's a very small chance that a lump resembling a lipoma may actually be a form of cancer called liposarcoma. Liposarcomas 鈥?cancerous tumors in fatty tissues 鈥?grow rapidly, don't move under the skin and are usually painful. A needle biopsy or a CT scan is typically done if your doctor suspects liposarcoma.





Treatment


If you have a lipoma, no treatment is usually necessary. However, if the lipoma is in a bothersome location, is painful or is growing, your doctor might recommend that it be removed. Treatments include:





Steroid injections. This treatment shrinks the lipoma but usually doesn't completely eliminate the tumor. Steroid injections are typically used with smaller tumors 鈥?those less than 2.5 centimeters in diameter.


Liposuction. This treatment uses a needle and a large syringe to remove the fatty tumor. Liposuction is usually done when the lipoma is in a location where you want to avoid a large scar. It's difficult to remove the entire tumor with this technique.


Surgical removal. Larger lipomas are best removed by surgically cutting them out. Recurrences after removal are uncommon.





Being the cause is uncertain and has genetic involvement I don't think that there is a cure.