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A member asked:

I noticed a pea sized knot on the side of my right ankle last night. it is not painful, hard and not movable. i don't exercise so don't know what it?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

See a doctor: It could be any one of a number of things. It could be something benign or malignant. This is why it should be checked out.

Answered 7/24/2013

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Best: To get it checked especially if it is a new occurrence.

Dr Sung agreed

Answered 7/29/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Anything: Could be anything, bug bite, herniated fat cell, herniated muscle belly, foreign body, etc.

Dr Bowman agreed

Answered 7/29/2013

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