What are the causes of the appearance of the tumor?
At any age, taking care of your health is very important.To understand what a lipoma is, it is necessary to understand the reasons for its appearance. Otherwise, how can you know what treatment methods to choose to get rid of the disease? A tumor may appear under certain conditions that create a metabolic disorder in the body. If the tumor is mobile, does not hurt, does not itch, it is possible that a lipoma has formed, the reasons for which are varied: a hereditary factor and a decrease in the immune status play a large role. Injury to the skin, organs and tissues is unsafe. A benign tumor, a lipoma, occurs with equal frequency in both men and women. Where do lipomas appear most often? The most vulnerable to the appearance of a tumor such as a lipoma are areas of the body where there is not the largest fat layer. According to statistics, one in 1000 patients develops from one to several tumors on the skin. The formation can occur on the head, mammary gland and in any other part of the human body. Most patients note the absence of any discomfort as a result of its appearance. The shape of the tumor is noteworthy: round or oval. The consistency of the tumor is soft; it is not connected to the surrounding tissues, moderately mobile. There is no pain when palpated. Significantly sagging skin on the face or body indicates that the lipoma has increased in volume, the causes of tissue changes are due to edema, blood stagnation, necrosis. A tumor in the facial area negatively affects the patient's psyche, changing the shape of the face. If a group of lipomas has developed, the state of discomfort is aggravated. Lipoma can be located in the esophagus; in this case, the following symptoms appear: cough, nausea, difficulty swallowing. A lipoma located in the mediastinum causes hoarseness; the patient's face becomes pale and puffy. A lipoma in the brain is especially dangerous: meningeal symptoms develop; painful vomiting appears, which does not bring relief to the patient. A lipoma of the mammary gland causes chest pain, limited movement on the affected side.
Folk methods of tumor treatment
Traditional methods of treating lipoma are based onpowerful base of ancient knowledge. In the process of many years of research, scientists have found that in about 20% of cases, there is no need to treat a lipoma surgically; it is enough to use the advice of traditional medicine. There are known cases of recovery of patients with lipoma. A folk remedy for lipomas contains extracts of herbs that have fat-thinning properties. In people who have normal or even excess body weight, a lipoma is treated by a non-drug method of exposure to biologically active fluids (BAF). Traditional methods are not a panacea for this tumor, but in many cases they get rid of it. Lipoma (wen) responds well to traditional methods of treatment. If treatment is planned to be carried out at home, an affordable folk remedy for a lipoma is celandine juice. It is used to lubricate the lipoma according to a certain scheme. Some people, in order to get rid of the unaesthetic appearance of the tumor, use other traditional methods of treatment. The lipoma is treated with an antiseptic, followed by lubrication with castor oil and 9% hydrogen peroxide. The treatment causes a rupture of the skin; the contents are removed, and primary wound treatment is performed with the application of a sterile bandage. There are certain folk methods for getting rid of lipoma using iodine. The tumor dissolves after lubrication, but before the procedure, a bandage with baked onion is applied at night. The lipoma can be treated with dark laundry soap and Zvezdochka balm. If the symptoms do not disappear, the treatment is carried out for a month: the ointment is completely capable of drawing liquid out of the capsule. Treatment can be done with an ointment made from laundry soap and onion, taken in equal parts. Thanks to such bandages, the lipoma completely disappears. Folk recipes provide for the use of some plants internally. Cinnamon is useful as an antiseptic, 1 tablespoon several times a day. It is best if the lipoma is removed by a specialist. If performed correctly, the operation eliminates the possibility of wound infection. If the lipoma causes only a cosmetic defect, it is not dangerous.
Medicinal treatment of lipoma
Formation of tumors that exceed5 cm in diameter, requires medical intervention in their development. It is necessary to treat a lipoma if there is pain, redness, discomfort in the place of its location. In case of pronounced symptoms of suppuration, it is necessary to remove the lipoma; treatment is only surgical and urgent. It is necessary to conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient and begin to treat a large lipoma after confirming the diagnosis using ultrasound. As a rule, plastic surgery specialists or practicing doctors divide treatment into three stages: therapeutic, surgical and folk. It is impossible not to treat a large lipoma: it causes a lot of inconvenience to the patient, sometimes causing sudden sharp pain. Upon careful examination of the resulting lipoma under a microscope, you can see that the best remedy for lipomas is their surgical removal. The surgeon pays special attention to the rapidly growing lipoma. There is a malfunction in the organs located near the lipoma. Treatment is necessary for general weakness, fatigue, depression. Timely prescribed therapy contributes to a favorable outcome of an unpleasant disease.
Operative treatment of benign lipoma
The lipoma is removed during an operation that isthe most radical way to get rid of a tumor. The doctor punctures the lipoma and determines its contents: most often it is a yellow liquid. If the lipoma turns red and there is pain, medical intervention is necessary to avoid complications. It may become infected and suppurate. A lipoma on the face is removed using a laser: it pulls out the tumor capsule. Drug therapy after the appearance of a lipoma consists of the use of resorbable drugs. It is important to remember that any remedy for lipomas can only be used after consultation with an oncologist. Blockage of the sebaceous ducts leads to the formation of a tumor - lipoma. It can disappear on its own. If the neoplasm does not bother the patient, a special medicine is prescribed in the form of applications that dissolve the tumor. Tumor removal surgeries are necessary if the lipoma (wen) is squeezing the internal organs. Very often, such operations are performed in plastic surgery clinics. If necessary, the wen can be removed independently at home. This method deserves attention, although negative consequences are possible after its use. At home, it is difficult to maintain sterility of instruments and materials, and therefore the wound may become infected. To remove a lipoma, it is lubricated with hemlock ointment. At home, it is good to use herbal decoctions: elderberry, plantain, nettle. A tumor that occurs as a result of insufficient liver function requires the use of herbs that improve the functioning of this organ. Decoctions of herbs such as calamus, ginger, wormwood reduce the concentration of fat in the tumor. A lipoma at home is treated not only with drugs. The patient needs patience and careful execution of all manipulations.
