India, July 28 -- Fat lumps under the skin are common. Also known as lipomas, fat lumps can be isolated or multiple in number. While they are usually harmless, certain red flags should be watched out for, to treat them immediately. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Srimanth B.S., lead consultant, orthopaedic oncology at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru said, "Big lumps deep inside the limbs, pelvis or back keep growing and may reach the skin or cause pain and could be the tip of an iceberg." Also read | Breast lumps: Here's all you need to know about its signs, causes, treatment

Dr. Srimanth B.S further explained the early warning signs to watch out for:

Any new lump or a pre-existing lump which is smaller than the size...