What causes lipomas under the armpit?
Apr 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
Axillary lipomas are caused by factors such as genetics, poor dietary habits, and medication use. Lipomas have a familial hereditary tendency; if someone in the family has lipomas, the individual's risk of developing lipomas also increases. Long-term consumption of greasy foods leads to excessive intake of fat and cholesterol, which may trigger or worsen lipomas. Prolonged use of health supplements or certain medications may also induce the formation of lipomas.
In general, axillary lipomas may be caused by factors such as genetics, poor dietary habits, or medication use. It is recommended to seek treatment under the guidance of a physician. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Genetics
Lipomas have a certain familial hereditary tendency. If someone in the family has lipomas, the individual's risk of developing lipomas also increases.
2. Poor dietary habits
Long-term consumption of greasy foods, such as braised pork or squid, can lead to excessive intake of fat and cholesterol, which accumulate in the body and may trigger or worsen lipomas.
3. Medication use
Long-term use of health supplements or specific medications may induce the formation of lipomas.
In addition, axillary lipomas could also result from local infections. When the lipoma is small, symptoms can be improved through liposuction performed by a qualified physician to remove the fatty tissue. For larger lipomas that cause significant pain, complete surgical excision via a lump removal procedure should be performed by a specialized doctor.
