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It seems i have small lumps, some painful, everywhere in legs. i was a hardcore fitness instructor for 20 years and im always in pain. what are they?

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Dr. Jeff Durgin answered

Specializes in Surgery

Varicose veins: The most common cause of lumps in the legs is varicose veins. Other possibilities include multiple lipomas, dermatofibromas, or epidermoid cysts. A physical exam and ultrasound could differentiate these pathologies.

Answered 3/20/2014

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