lump on my back

[philk1]

i have a lump on my back that iv just discovered! it feels like a spot, but theres hardly any redness there, any ideas?

[4GS]

where on your back?
does it itch? what colour is it?

[philk1]

about half way down, doesny have any coulour and doesnt itch, just feels like acne should appear, but it hasnt.

[4GS]

It may be a skin tag, I had one removed a few years ago, it was in between my shoulder blades,
See your GP if you are worried, they should be able to remove it in the surgery

[philk1]

cheers, ill give it a few days then go, no idea what a skin tag is tho! lol i have just suffered from a pulled muscle a bit lower down if that kinda explains something!

[4GS]

Ah right.. when you pulled the muscle did it cause an inflamation?
a skin tag is like an extra bit of skin has formed and been 'tied off' at the bottom, totally harmless and painless, I had mine removed because as a soldier, it was uncomfortable when wearing my equipment

[philk1]

well my pulled muscle was at the bottom of my back and this lump is about half way up, also..its not on my skin but just under it.

[4GS]

Oh right, forget about thec skin tag thingy then, if it's under the skin, it may be a 'fatty deposit'. Quite common but if it worries you, see your GP.
In fact see your GP anyway, that's what they get paid a kings ransome for

[philk1]

could be your a total bell end!!

[sixty]

Harmless fatty lumps called 'lipomas' are quite common they can be removed if they are a problem but are usually left alone if not.
I'd just pop along to the GP to put your mind at rest as I think that wil be what it is. Hope so, good luck !