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Q: Lump On Arm And Leg - lymph nodes, cyst?

asked by: inkworks on December 3rd, 2007

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Hi. A few days ago I noticed that my left leg near my shin felt bruised. It does not look bruised but there is a swelling/lump there. Although I couldn't remember banging my shin I wasn't all that worried about it and figured it would go away. Well it is still there and seems to be getting worse. Last night I noticed that I also have a small lump on my left arm just below my elbow.

I am just back from my GP. He thinks it could be enlarged lymph nodes or a cyst. He told me just to keep an eye on them at the moment and go back in a month if they are still there or if any more pop up. I just find it strange that I have two painful lumps on seperate parts of my body. I also didn't think that these areas would be where I would get enlarged lymph nodes.

Do you think it's likely that these lumps are related?

Thanks for any help.

Replies(12)

MandMs

replied on December 14th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Does the second lump has similar appearance like the first one?
Are they painful on touch?

inkworks

replied on December 14th, 2007

New User

Hi. The lump on my arm has now gone away but the one on my leg is still there. It started off as a swelling but is now a firm lump. It is on my left leg to the left of my shin bone. It is not as sore as it was but is still slightly tender to touch.

stephensmom0629

replied on March 11th, 2008

New User

Just wondering

I have been searching the web for about 2 weeks now for some insight into what is going on with my leg. I know it has been a while since your post, but I am hoping you will receive this response.

I, too, have a lump in my leg (shin area). Mine is in the right leg right against the shin bone. They have ruled out DVT, and my family doc said she "thinks" it may just be a muscle spasm. My question is should it have lasted this long, and does a muscle spasm cause fluid retention in my leg?

I called my doc yesterday, but she still hasn't returned my call. It is not like I am a hypocondriac or something. I have a large knot on my leg and it is really starting to get painful.

I was wondering if you have been diagnosed? And if you have, would you mind sharing what you found out.

Thanks!

4x4mom

replied on May 27th, 2008

New User

Me too

I am a nurse who often ignores her own health issues. Not good, I know, but I too have recently asked my orthopedic doc to look at a lump on my left lower leg. I have had now for about 3 months, it feels like a bruise. I am having an ultrasound tomorrow to rule out DVT. About 1 week ago I noticed a smaller lump on the back of my neck that is painful as well and appeared quite suddenly. My doc also looked at that one but didn't know what to say other than, "I'm not a neck guy."
I started to wonder if this is swelling lymphnodes, but why? I also have an unexplained drop in my hemoglobin levels. Cancer?? I hope not. I will be following up with an internist to get some more definitive answers.

rogerboy

replied on June 7th, 2008

New User

me too

Hi to all, I have also noticed a lump on my right leg to the side of my shin. It feels like a lymph node and I bumped the area about two weeks ago. But I wondered if any of you found out what the swelling lymph nodes were? I'm hoping yours were nothing. Please let me know. Thank you.

4x4mom

replied on June 12th, 2008

New User

I had my ultra sound and found out that the lump on my leg is a superficial bloodclot and is nothing to be worried about. Treat it with warm compresses and ibuprofen.

rogerboy

replied on June 12th, 2008

New User

thanks 4 x 4 mom

thanks for the reply; it is very helpful. Very Happy

jordanbrownnn

replied on August 26th, 2009

New User

hi i am 18 years old.. i am a guy, and i have 3 lumps (as yous described)on my right leg, and 1 on my left.. i thought it was nothing and just some irritation but now im getting scared.. please let me know any info you can on how to treat this, and basically what am i experiencing here? thank you

tgreuling

replied on September 2nd, 2009

New User

Hi I also have a lump on my left leg ,right of the shin bone.I have an appointment thursday for an ultrasound will let you know what it is. hope you all get answers to your bumps. But keep in mind just because one persons bump is nothing does not mean yours is also. Anything that lasts more than a week should be checked by a doctor. good luck!

murfdawgg

replied on September 4th, 2009

New User

Hi everybody.
I am 27 and have been consistently getting these 'mysterious lumps' (my doctors call it) on my legs every year since high school when I was playing tennis... they always seemed to appear either in the beginning of fall or around spring time (prime allergy seasons hay fever etc.)

They are firm, sometimes warm and red, and slightly painful/sensitive. Most show up on the outside of my shine or inside my leg below my calf; occasionally one will be as high as the quadricep muscle.

The lumps always eventually go away. I recommend taking an Antihistamine for allergy relief and using a warm washcloth to influence the lumps to dissipate.

I hope this helped. It's really hard to find info. on this condition.

TalerWackyy

replied on October 19th, 2009

New User

i have the same thing in the exact same spot on my leg. i noticed it but i thought it would go away; its been a year and it still hasnt gone away. it doesnt hurt at all. and it worries me.

nana53096

replied on October 19th, 2009

New User

I have a knot in my left leg going on since the beginning of Sept. I went to bed on Sunday night and got up for work on a Monday. I had a hard time putting my shoe on cause it hurt. When I looked down my ankle was swollen and when I rubbed my leg I felt a knot in it. I have had MRIS,CATSCANS,AND XRAYS done but they show nothing. The knot has gone down some but I can hardly touch it and I can not move my foot inward unless it hurts. There is times that it burns and it has woke me up from sleep. I did not bump it or hit on anything. I need help with this. I am getting reaLly tried and I feel like it is all in my head

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