Why did the lipoma become larger after fire needle treatment, and what should I do?
Sep 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, an increase in the size of a lipoma after fire needle treatment may be caused by rupture or bleeding, infection, hematoma, inflammation, or vasodilation within the tumor. Specifically: In summary, the enlargement of a lipoma following fire needle therapy could result from multiple factors. If patients experience any discomfort, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention at a hospital to prevent serious complications.
Under normal circumstances, a lipoma may become larger after fire needle treatment due to reasons such as rupture or bleeding, infection, hematoma, inflammation, or vascular expansion within the tumor. The specific details are as follows:
1. Rupture or Bleeding
A lipoma may contain a certain amount of liquid, such as fatty oils within the adipose tissue. When treated with fire needle therapy or other interventions, the internal contents of the lipoma may rupture or be released, causing the tumor to enlarge. Patients can use medications such as erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment as directed by a physician.
2. Infection
If an infection occurs after fire needle treatment, it may lead to increased fluid production and exudation within the lipoma, resulting in an enlarged tumor volume. Infection can also trigger an inflammatory response, further promoting the formation of exudates. Patients may take medications such as azithromycin capsules or gentamicin sulfate sustained-release tablets under medical guidance.
3. Hematoma
If blood vessels are damaged, blood may leak into surrounding tissues and form a hematoma. If the lipoma is located within the area where the hematoma forms, the hematoma may exert pressure on the lipoma, making it appear larger. Applying warm compresses appropriately may help the hematoma be gradually absorbed and resolved.
4. Inflammation
Fire needle treatment may induce an inflammatory response in surrounding tissues. This inflammation could cause fluid exudation within the lipoma, making it appear larger. Inflammation is typically accompanied by local congestion, swelling, and formation of exudative fluid. Patients may use medications such as injectable penicillin sodium or roxithromycin capsules as prescribed by a doctor.
5. Intratumoral Vascular Expansion
Small blood vessels may exist within a lipoma. Fire needle therapy may cause these vessels to dilate, leading to an increase in the lipoma's size. Patients may take medications such as metoprolol tartrate tablets or propranolol hydrochloride tablets under medical supervision.
In summary, an enlarged lipoma after fire needle treatment may result from multiple factors. If patients experience discomfort or unusual symptoms, they should seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to prevent serious complications.
