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Painless Lump On Lower Leg During Pregnancy
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Painless lump has recently formed next to a 25 year old scar on front of lower leg. Over the bone. Ca 2 cm. What could that be?
Calcium/callous: Get it checked by a dermatologist.
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When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
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Hard, painless lump on the middle of lower leg under then skin. Skin not affected. What could that be?
Could be: It could be a cyst of some type. You should have it checked by your doctor. You may need a biopsy. ...Read more
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Lower & upper back, shoulder, leg and pelvic pain during pregnancy. What can help this?
Swimming or exercise: pregnancy hormones loosen ligaments and joints causing imbalance almost all over the body. Strengthen your muscles with a global exercise like one during swimming. ...Read more
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How common petechiae during 38 weeks of pregnancy? Most prominent on my chest and lower legs with a few on arms. Bp is 119/73
Thrmbocytopenia: A low platelet count during pregnancy can be detected during routine screening, while gestational thrombocytopenia, or low blood platelets during pregnancy, occurs in about 7-8% of all pregnant women and usually resolves after pregnancy. HELLP syndrome is associated with low platelets and other symptoms such as hypertension, and is far more concerning. ...Read more
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What causes foot, ankle and lower leg swelling after vaginal birth? Received epidural. No swelling during pregnancy.
If unilateral - DVT?: While it is common to have swollen lower extremities postpartum as fluid shifts occur after delivery, this is usually bilateral. If the swelling is unilateral and/or accompanied by pain, would recommend seeking evaluation to confirm not a deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity, which has potential serious medical complications (e.g. Pulmonary embolus). ...Read more
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I was bitten by a dog 5 weeks ago and still have a hard lump on lower leg,what could this be? I haven't much feeling on the lump but sore around it
Scar tissue: Most likely the hard lump is scar tissue. As the wound heals, scar tissue forms and it is more dense and feels harder than normal skin. It would be unlikely this far out to have a wound infection, but If there is increased redness, swelling, pain or red streaks, I suggest being seen. I hope this helps. ...Read more
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First noticed reasonably large, hard lump on lower leg after injury (gouge taken out of leg) 7 years later, it's still there. Could this be a problem?
Not necessarily: It's difficult to say based on the info you provided. As is the lump in the deep muscle, superficial skin or bone. If it's in the bone, it could be related to a bone callus. If its the deeper muscle, it could be myositis ossificans, which is a calcium deposit in the muscle after truama. Skin wise, that could be a hypertrophic amongst other things. Usually are only problems if create pain. ...Read more
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Why do I have a soft lump on my lower leg that comes and goes?
Lumps and Bumps: Hi, sorry you are not feeling 100%. Bumps or lumps on people always cause alarm, but seldom are harmful. It is impossible to guess what it may be, i tell my patients to always have things like that examined, and if necessary sampled or biopsied. Many times it is fat cells, (lipoma) which is a benign, soft , lump under the skin. See your doctor soon for exam. Take care, and good luck! ...Read more
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What is the sore lump in my lower leg?
Sore lump leg : Sore lump in leg could be anything starting from baker's cyst ,, boil , abscess, or more sinister causes light tumour . Please see your doctor for examination. ...Read more
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Large lump very red and hard painful in right lower leg and getting bigger what could it be.
The lump needs to: Be looked at by a doc. It may be a sebaceous cyst, tumor, bug bite, etc. Your doc will tell you and treat you. Peace and good health. ...Read more
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A red mark has appeared on my lower leg. There isn't any lump underneath it, and it doesn't hurt. Any ideas what it could be?
Eczema: Among others. Does it itch? Is it seasonal? Ok to watch it for now. An early skin infection- fungal or bacterial is another possibility. Please make sure you mention it to your doc at next well visit. ...Read more
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Injured leg in november, lower leg twisted under car. Now has indent and hard lumps at injury site, tender to touch , pain to walk at times?
Get checked for : Strain, sprain on knee and ankle, and bruised muscle and soft tissues. Taking nsaids/motrin and applying warm packs may help in the meantime. Take care! ...Read more
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I have dents on my lower leg. When I stretch my leg and bend over to touch my toes, something bulges out and forms a lumps. Fascia defects? Soccer?
Aboligothalomatubro!: I have the same thing and it's a lethal terminal Aboligothalomatubro tumor. JUST KIDDING! But I do have the same thing. You are correct, most probably a defect in the fascia and the muscle bulges out a little. Shouldn't be a big deal unless it bothers you. It can be surgically corrected but has never seemed worth it to me and I'm three times older than you and still doing lots of sports, etc. ...Read more
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I have a hard pea size lump under skin of my lower leg (near soleus). Externally only blemish to skin. Does not roll, pain when pressed. What is it?
Lump: Insufficient information provided ; however an excision biopsy likely should be performed ...Read more
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I woke up with a small green hard lump on my lower leg. The lump itself doesn't hurt but my leg below it hurts when I apply pressure like a shin splin?
Hematoma: it sound like hematoma which is collection of blood that could happen by sticking you leg ,or rupture vein see dermatologist ...Read more
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I have a painful lump on my lower leg above my anke. No bruising, just a lump.?
Probably not serious: It is most likely either a ganglion cyst or a lipoma if it grows, or becomes symptomatic you should be seen. If it is a ganglion, it can be aspirated to both confirm the diagnosis and remove it. ...Read more
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Lumps appear in lower leg when flexed or wearing heels they are soft and seem almost like a bubble. What is it?
Varicose veins: See a vascular dr
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Oval lump on top of thigh abt 4cm x 6cm gotten larger, lower leg pains edema not sure if thats assoc with Lump. Is it normal should i just ignore it?
No, do not ignore it: See your medical doctor ASAP. Not a nurse practitioner! ...Read more
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Small red lumps on lower leg very swollen but not itchy? Hurts to walk
Red lumps: Swollen red bumps on your legs may be due to erythema nodosum which can be present a variety of illnesses like strep, TB and many other causes. See your doctor for a full medical exam to determine the cause. ...Read more
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VERY sore hard lumps in muscles of lower leg which become hot and very painful?
Exam: Gt examined for musculoskeletal illness and soft tissue illnes. Have your physician check for musscle inflammation and erythema nodosum. ...Read more
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