What do painful lumps on the back indicate?
Patient: I have a row of lumps on the left side of my back/and left side, starting about 3 inches down from my arm pit, elongated, and they are under the skin, not visible on the top of skin and very painful when touched. They have been increasing in number and size, I am going to my family doctor this week, do you know what this may be ? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  * The possible reason for painful lumps here suggest multiple neurofibroma or others. * I recommend to get check up by general surgeon for best possible evaluation and guidelines.Primary relief with analgesic can be possible.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.