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On my left leg below my knee is a small zit like bump. i had this for years and no pain. today, there is some pain around that area, is it dangerous?

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Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

Painful lump: You must Chek out, it could be infected. Call your 1ry care physician. Good luck.

Answered 5/1/2015

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A member asked:

On my left leg below my knee is a small zit like bump. i had this for years and no pain. today, there is some pain around that area, is it dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

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