Question 1

i have a lump on my left leg that just appeared. it isnt painful but it is firm and has purple bruising underneath. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds like a bruise to me.  A picture is worth.... do video consult so we can see. See if you remember bumping it a day or so ago.

Question 2

have a little lump on lower left leg with a discoloration on top of it. tender when i touch it. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Skin lump: There are many possibilities.  You should see your doctor or a dermatologist to evaluate the lesion. The dermatologist will decide if a biopsy is needed to establish a definitive diagnosis.  Treatment, if any is needed, will depend on what the diagnosis turns out to be.

Question 3

pea sized lump in front mid thigh, left leg.feel it when rub into leg.bit smaller one in same place on right leg.bit tender.bit blue on skin.no trauma?

Accepted Answer

See below: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 4

i have a pencil eraser sized lump on my left leg about an inch an a half above my knee. it is now starting to change colors from fleshly  to purple?

Accepted Answer

Skin lesions: Any skin lesion that does not look like the surrounding tissue or is changing in size, color or structure should be looked at by your family physician to insure it is not dangerous for skin cancer.

Question 5

recently had small dark spot appear  on my leg and thigh and now i have bruise like marks on my left leg and upper right thigh. should i wait it out  or seek medical attention.

Accepted Answer

Can call one's Dr.: Bruises are from blood leaking out of capillaries (tiny blood vessels) in the skin. Having bruises means there was trauma to the area. If there was no trauma, the bruises mean either the blood vessels are abnormally fragile and break easily, there are too few platelets to help blood clot, or the blood is "thin" and not clotting fast enough. A doctor's evaluation may be needed to figure things out.

Question 6

i developed one small red bump on my left leg near my ankle that turned into a red bruise like mark 24 hours after its onset. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Bug bite?: The list here is long.  It could be anything from a bug bite to something like a superficial skin infection.  If you have no pain or itching, keep an eye on it.  If it persists or worsens, consider seeing your physician.

Question 7

when i was younger i noticed a lump on my left leg. then it grew bigger n now i have one in my right. now i feel sharp prickly pain all over.?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: An orthopedic surgeon would be best for evaluation and treatment.

Question 8

6 days ago i was skating and fell. i now have a bruise on my left leg just below my knee. and where it bruised there's numbness. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

You : You probably injured or compressed a nerve (bruise causing compression) when you fell, which in turn is causing the numbness. This should improve as the bruising subsides. If it gets worse or you have extreme pain or difficulty walking, see your doctor. In the meantime take advil (ibuprofen) or Ibuprofen to help with pain and to decrease swelling.
Take care.

Question 9

urinalysis  showed that i have microscopic blood in my urine. i noticed a lump in my scrotum and now experiencing slight sensation in left leg.

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: The lump in your scrotum is probably benign but you need to have a urologist evaluate.

Question 10

on and off sharp pain at left lower back. first week, numbness and tingling at left leg. now legs are ok. small lump at left upper hip.

Accepted Answer

Disc might slip: If you are not careful.  When a nerve root is mechanically iritated, it will tingle, so your disc is a bit unstable.

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I have a lump on my left leg that just appeared. it isnt painful but it is firm and has purple bruising underneath. should i be concerned?

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Have a little lump on lower left leg with a discoloration on top of it. tender when i touch it. what is it?

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Pea sized lump in front mid thigh, left leg.feel it when rub into leg.bit smaller one in same place on right leg.bit tender.bit blue on skin.no trauma?

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I have a pencil eraser sized lump on my left leg about an inch an a half above my knee. it is now starting to change colors from fleshly to purple?

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Recently had small dark spot appear on my leg and thigh and now i have bruise like marks on my left leg and upper right thigh. should i wait it out or seek medical attention.

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I developed one small red bump on my left leg near my ankle that turned into a red bruise like mark 24 hours after its onset. what could it be?

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When i was younger i noticed a lump on my left leg. then it grew bigger n now i have one in my right. now i feel sharp prickly pain all over.?

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6 days ago i was skating and fell. i now have a bruise on my left leg just below my knee. and where it bruised there's numbness. should i be concerned?

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Urinalysis showed that i have microscopic blood in my urine. i noticed a lump in my scrotum and now experiencing slight sensation in left leg.

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On and off sharp pain at left lower back. first week, numbness and tingling at left leg. now legs are ok. small lump at left upper hip.

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