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I have a semi-hard lump under the skin on the side of my leg. it started out like a bug bite on the external skin and now there is discomfort ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Lump/pain: It sounds like a cyst that may now be infected. Be examined and drained or removed if indicated. Some doctors also give antibiotics. All the best.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

I have a semi-hard lump under the skin on the side of my leg. it started out like a bug bite on the external skin and now there is discomfort ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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