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Immovable lump in upper thigh
A male asked:
Dr. Warren Wolfeanswered
Family Medicine 60 years experience
Need more info: There are several possible diagnoses. May be a growth, an abscess or a foreign body or something else. I strongly suggest that you make an appointment... Read More
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1.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steve Martinezanswered
Breast Surgery 30 years experience
Many things: It could be a skin cyst, ingrown hair, folliculitis, lymph node, fatty tumor (lipoma), soft tissue cancer (sarcoma), hematoma (bruse from trauma) and ... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrea Brandanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Lumps: Lumps are not normal, and it's best to see a doctor for examination to try to uncover the cause.
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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 65-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Exam now: You may have a large subcutaneous hematoma which my have to be evacuated/drained.
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786 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Aaron Rolandanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Needs attention: A painful lump needs attention. The most likely possibility is an abscess which needs to be drained. But there are other possibilities. She should see... Read More
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3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Several things: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor. This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And poss... Read More
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
The depends on what: They are. There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Herbert Hooveranswered
- Select Specialities - 53 years experience
Could be a lipoma: It is probably a benign lipoma or fatty tumor but could be a cyst or other benign mass. If you are worried, you should see a surgeon about removing i... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Abscess: You describe an abscess of the skin. Try hot compresses to get the abscess to drain. If this doesn't happen within a couple of days, you may need to... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Michelanswered
Family Medicine 48 years experience
Abcess or pustule.: This may be a small abcess or pustule. The redness around the lump may also be a sign of infection. Could also be an infected hair follicle from shavi... Read More
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1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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