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My right shin has been sore for 2 weeks & today i found a large, warm, painful egg on front & side of shin. no bruises or discoloration. any theories?

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Dr. Frederick Buechel, Jr. MD answered

Get checked : The worrisome thing is an abscess so go see your doctor.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/8/2019

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