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Noticed a small lump about the size of a pea on my left hand side an inch above my hips yesterday, doesn't hurt. been lifting weights. what to do ?

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Dr. Frances Ilozue answered

Need to Visualize: Have a healthcare personnel look at the lesion to determine the nature of it. Your primary care provider will be of great help.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Pea sized lump: on the hip is likely going to be a folliculitis or small cyst. If asymptomatic observation for change in size, warm compresses may help. if concerned see a doctor

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Noticed a small lump about the size of a pea on my left hand side an inch above my hips yesterday, doesn't hurt. been lifting weights. what to do ?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frances Ilozue answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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