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Q: Lump On Leg
asked by: gtrekker2003 on August 18th, 2007
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Hi!

I found a lump (hard, hurts if I push on it, hasn't shrunk over 3 days, and it's about 3/4-inches all around). It is on the medial side of my upper calf. I don't see swelling on the skin around it nor any redness.

I'm wondering if this could be a cancerous lump? Or a lymph node swelling? Any signs for me to tell?

Will make an appointment with the doctor this week but am in a state of panic in the meantime. I also just moved to NYC and need to find a doctor still......yikes.

Thanks,

gtrekker2003
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MandMs
replied on August 20th, 2007
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Re: Lump On Leg
gtrekker2003 wrote:
Hi!

I found a lump (hard, hurts if I push on it, hasn't shrunk over 3 days, and it's about 3/4-inches all around). It is on the medial side of my upper calf. I don't see swelling on the skin around it nor any redness.

I'm wondering if this could be a cancerous lump? Or a lymph node swelling? Any signs for me to tell?

Will make an appointment with the doctor this week but am in a state of panic in the meantime. I also just moved to NYC and need to find a doctor still......yikes.

Thanks,

gtrekker2003


Don't panic! It seems like you're having a swollen lymph node. Have you hurt you leg recently or done excessive exercise?
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gtrekker2003
replied on August 20th, 2007
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Lump On Leg
Hi!

I don't know if I hurt it. I have a very physical job and ALWAYS hurt myself so can't remember if I did or not. I have been doing lots of yoga of late, moreso than usual, but that's about all the extra exercise.

I'm in a bit of a sticky situation as I can't seem to find a doctor willing to take new patients, even though I have had health insurance for a year plus. So, I'm not sure how soon I can get this checked out yet. Hopefully soon.

Thanks for the input. Makes me feel a bit better.

gtrekker2003
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MandMs
replied on August 21st, 2007
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gtrekker2003 wrote:
Hi!

I don't know if I hurt it. I have a very physical job and ALWAYS hurt myself so can't remember if I did or not. I have been doing lots of yoga of late, moreso than usual, but that's about all the extra exercise.

I'm in a bit of a sticky situation as I can't seem to find a doctor willing to take new patients, even though I have had health insurance for a year plus. So, I'm not sure how soon I can get this checked out yet. Hopefully soon.

Thanks for the input. Makes me feel a bit better.

gtrekker2003




I'm happy you're feeling better. Hope everything end well. Please, write after seeing a doctor. Good luck with finding one!
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gtrekker2003
replied on August 26th, 2007
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Lump On Leg
Hi!

I went to a doctor and had an ultrasound. Apparently, it is a lipoid, one of the most common benign masses. A relief! Thanks again for the input.

gtrekker2003
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furyball
replied on February 13th, 2009
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hi !
can i ask , i have a lump a little below my left side of the hips which is the left upper leg side , i dont know if its alright to say it but its near my mens part not really near but beside it like 2-3cm , its not really big , but when i press it it not that pain just a little , what should i do ? i suspect its when i was being send off on a bike by my friend , and on the bumpy road that part keep knocking into the bike seat , and got a swollen part , but its in the inner part , is it possible for it to be swollen in the inner part ? its not movable , it just stays there . i`m afraid it would be a tumour but i play basketball and keep fit , i`m only 13 and a half , going 14 on june 16 , 174 cm , 54kg , reply me soon thx , i`m scared , also when i press the left side end of my bladder it hurts now , what should i do ?
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mommydearest1863
replied on May 27th, 2009
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lump in my leg
I found a lump on my left leg upper inner thigh,I'm kind of concern is about a pee size I think if I ever found a lump in my breast that's how it would feel like..it doesn't hurt or nothing and I know it's not a vein ... can somebody tell me if I should worried about this????
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