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A painful lump suddenly started in the calf of my leg yesterday, still painful when walking. Lump is tender to the touch.

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HELLO, CONSULT A GENERAL SURGEON. TILL THAN, HOT FOAMENTATION. TABLET SIGMOFLAM TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS. TABLET AZITHROMYCIN 500 ONE PER DAY FOR THREE DAYS. ...  Read More

I have a lump in my lower leg a month ago, it appears only when I stretch the muscle so its deep not under the skin, its not painful ,and there is no changes on my skin not really big nearly 2cm.

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Hello, The lump needs to be examined, as there are many causes for lumps, like cyst (fluid filled sac), if infected becomes painful, lipoma (benign growth of fatty tissue), neurofibroma (growth of sup ...  Read More

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I discovered a lump in my lower leg a month ago, it appears only when I stretch the muscle and disappears when I stand so its deep not under the skin, its not painful ,and there is no changes on my skin not really big nearly 2cm.

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Hi there...such asymptomatic, subcutaneous swellings usually point towards a lipoma or neurofibroma. But other conditions like haematoma, antibioma, calcified cyst, malignancy should be ruled out to b ...  Read More

Since a month , I am feeling as if my body has no strength , my legs ache a lot specially below the knee, few days back around 2nd of may when i woke up i had intense pain in my knee when i touched it i can feel some lump which was painful and there was swelling , due to that i wasn't able to fold my legs( i had medicine , i did hot compression ) f

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Looks like a folliculitis ( infection at the attachment of hair follicle ) or something similar. ...  Read More

Hi I have this hard painful lump on my right leg ... it is very hard and red ... pictures attached .. kindly suggest some remedy .. Thanks in advance

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I noticed this bump almost a year ago when I first noticed it, it was very painful. Then the pain went away. It flares up sometimes and the pain comes back and gets bad then it goes away again. One time it was so bad I went to the ER and they did X-rays and nothing showed but the er doctor said it was my bone when it clearly isn't. I asked a doctor

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To assess the lump properly you need either an MRI scan or an Ultrasound scan. Once that is done, it will indicate what could be the possible diagnosis. After that is done then the lump may be removed ...  Read More

Painful pulsing lump/swelling on right lower leg on shin below knee. Red and tender

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HELLO, HOT FOAMENTATION. TABLET SIGMOFLAM TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR THREE DAYS. TABLET AZITHROMYCIN 500ONE PER DAY FOR THREE DAYS. CONSULT A GENERAL SURGEON. O.K BYE, ...  Read More

I don't know how long this lump is there but not very much painful just when I press very very little pain but didn't got big is this serious or normal lump? I have attached the photo

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Hi It looks benign but once visit dermatologist or surgeon ...  Read More

I don't know how long this lump has been there very little painful but didn't grow big is this serious lump?? I have attached the photo

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a small red lump on my lower leg that's been there for quite some time. Occasionally, I irritate the skin and itch it, and it acts almost like a zit and goes away slightly, but returns again. It's hard, tiny (less than half of a centimeter) and doesn't really feel painful. Currently, it's red (because I scratched it) and it kind of feels lik

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Thanks for the query. Lumps in the skin are not uncommon in general population. Any lump should be taken seriously and merits a consultation. In case it is painful and increasing in size, it requires ...  Read More

The lower back starts hurting and with that the pain starts travelling from butt to full left leg and i am unable to bend keeping left leg straight

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I have developed a painful lump near the outer labia, slightly below toward the anus. It has been there for about 1–2 days. There is pain while sitting and touching the area. I do not have fever and I do not see any pus yet. It looks like a boil from outside. I have not done shaving or waxing recently. Could this be a boil (furuncle) or somet

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For boil or bartholins treatment is same yes do warm compression and along with taht use antibiotic ointment like tbact ...  Read More

My friend has this single brown spot on his lower leg since September. No pain, no change in color or size, does not itch. Should we be worried. Please help.

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hi there... Good to have a friend concerned for another. Off the cuff doesn't appear to be concerning but if it is present since 4-5 months, best to visit a Dermatologist and get a biopsy done. Alt ...  Read More

Age 34 i having multiple lymph on leg. It appear more during walk or when i stand. Having pain in lower leg while walking also. Plz help me

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Pain at lower legs and whole hands from top to bottom Myself diabetic patient Knees and elbows are paning

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Diabetic since when , controlled or not , on medication or not ? Could be due to Diabetic neuropathy & if so you will be benefited with methyl cobalamine tabs Go for NCV / EMG of Peripheral nerv ...  Read More

My baby got vaccinated on November 12th. There is small lumps in her legs where injection has given. I am keeping ice on that area. Please give some tips to treat it at home. Thanks.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

I have a painful lump at the left side of anus. No redness, nothing visible on the skin. There is a lump that I feel which is painful. It's been a week. The pain is while sitting, walking or when I touch it. should I see a gynaecologist or a physician ? What could it be ?

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Consult a general surgeon ...  Read More

Hi, I have a lump on my leg, which is located right on my side of leg adjacent to the thighs on the left leg. is it possible to clear it naturally or do I need surgery. Attached the image of the lump. Please note it is not painful it just feels like a fat lump when I press on it. On occasions it does pain when I touch it.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My son who is 22 months old has a lump on his left leg just above the knee and behind . We have been observing this from past 4 days. Got ultrasound n blood tests done. No infection in the blood. The infrasound report says "A multilobulated ill marinated non tender hypo-anchors lesion with internal echoes and apparent peripheral soft tissue showing

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Visit with orthopedic specialist. ...  Read More

I always had. Small lump over many years on right side neck in middle But now from past one month its swollen increased innsize skin slightly red,swells more in night I am hyperthyroid and on carbimazole and also has hasmitos Both antibodies postive Have devloped lot of scalp acne despite washing hair twice

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You need to visit your endocrinologist and also see a skin specialist regarding your scalp issue. You need examination and some tests to confirm the problem ...  Read More

My husband has lump near anal since 2 days that is painful. What is it? Does it go on its way? He might have applied pressure while excreting.

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Hello, For ePrescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine . Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr Praful Mahamuni, Family Doctor , MBBS . Health is ...  Read More

Its been a week and I am not sure if this counts as a boil or a cyst as this lump (the size of a mini walnut) does not have a mouth. I have been getting lumps since my childhood so this is not a new thing for me, but never such a big lump on Labia. Usually the pus gets drained within a week or so, I see signs of improvement but for this one I dont

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I got this huge white pimple or something on my leg near my ankle. It hurts. It's been like 4 or 5 days since this appeared. For the last 3 days, i have been doing warm compress 3 times a day and using Nadibact cream twice. What this could be? Should I need to consult a doc? I have uploaded the pics of it (taken on the first day and a latest o

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

There is a lump at my lower back, just above the right side buttock. The lump is moveable and not painful. What does that mean?

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Please connect for further evauluation as this needs to be evaluated soon. Thanx ...  Read More

I have small lump inside lower lip which I can very well realise by hand. It's not harmful or visible from outside. Which type of doctor to consult?

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An ent or homeopathy or general surgeon. ...  Read More

I have a big painful lump between cheeks and gums in lower jaw but there is no pain in tooth. Lump is hard . It's painful only when i press it otherwise not much painful. It's inside the skin not visible outside can feel it when I touch. Due to this i have swelling also on my lower jawline. I don't have any problem in eating or drinking.

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Hi dr I am having 2 painful lumps around the neck hairline (back side) suddenly since 1 day ...never pained before also..never noticed before..doesn't move and isn't visible with naked eyes..and can't be felt.. Please help me on this .. Thanks in advance

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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment ...  Read More

It has been 4 days I noticed a tiny lump on middle right chest just below the right colar bone. It is painful when touched and has turned pink. What it could be ? I am worried.

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Yesterday in the night while sleeping i felt a lump kind of thing near groin when i examined it in the moring it is painful and feels like a lump Really scared about it It appeared suddenly today and now it feels painful when touched I checked online and the name which mathced was inguinal lymph node Please help if it is something very serious

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Pls get yourself examined ...  Read More

Hi my age 28 ...female mother of two ...last 2 days i feel there is small painful lump near by anus...which is outside only...when I poop it's very painful and itchy..also after poop very painful...is any problem please anyone explain me ...

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Maybe due to rectal polyp or otherwise ...  Read More

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