It wasn't painful, but its prominence became a part ... Dr. Craythorne quickly identified the lump as a lipoma. "Lipo means fat, and oma refers to a benign tumor," she explained.

A lipoma can develop almost anywhere on the body ... For swollen lymph nodes due to infections, doctors may recommend: Rest ...

Gout causes sudden severe pain, often in the big toe. This condition usually affects one joint at a time. When lipomas develop on the foot, they usually develop on the bottom of the foot.