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I have a small lump on my calf. it is about the size of the head of a pin. it is very painful to the touch and hurts for several minutes after.
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A Boil Probably: It is likely (from your description) to be a boil. It is painful due to pressure of pus on surrounding tissue. You can take simple pain killers like Paracetamol. Usually it settles by itself or pops out releasing its content. If it gets bigger, more painful, or you start feeling unwell you might need to see your doctor for review and further management as needed.
Answered 10/22/2016
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Skin lesion: a swelling of this size in the skin can be from a big array of causes depend on the duration and presence of pain and the way it looks and coulour/ consistency causes can includi infections with different kinds of bugs, warts, molluscum or skin lesion. It can also be a nevus, sun damaged skin or other skin conditions medical review is required to differentiate the so many potentials
Answered 10/23/2016
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See doctor: You are best to see your doctor for evaluation especially since so much pain is associated with it
Answered 10/21/2016
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