I am now feeling sharp pain and discomfort after the lipoma in left inner bicep was removed. Any suggestions?

Question

The lipoma did not grow out but it grew into my tissue, what might be causing this. I do not have hematoma signs or blood clot signs. It feels like a sport injury like a pulled/torn muscle. The lipoma hurt to touch originally, could this be nerve damage?

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Usually sharp pains are related to nerves. I wouldn't think it would be any permanent nerve damage but sometimes through surgery and swelling it can affect the nerves and until the nerves have fully settled you will get sharp or burning sensations. If you are at all concerned do go back and see your surgeon.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I am sorry to hear of your pain, but if you had an intramuscular (in the muscle) lipoma, removal likely bruised/injured part of your bicep causing pain.  Most nerve pain is described as burning or sparky, not sharp.  I would recommend speaking to your surgeon about your symptoms, they are in the best position to identify the cause of your pain.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your post. It is best to go back and seek input from the surgeon who removed the lipoma. BestDr Karamanoukian#RealSef100 Member

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