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What Causes Large Bump On Upper Outer Thigh?
Question: I have a bump on my upper outer thigh that is about the size of a half of a grapefruit. I noticed it 10 days ago and it doesn't hurt but its getting bigger daily. I don't know what it is and I'm getting a little nervous
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. please share a clear image of that area
2. is there any change of overlying skin color?
3. does it feel hot?
4. any history of fever?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. any recent history of trauma on that site?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. please share a clear image of that area
2. is there any change of overlying skin color?
3. does it feel hot?
4. any history of fever?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. any recent history of trauma on that site?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had a back fusion 3 months ago. I have had no trauma on my right side. I do not have a fever or had one. it does not hurt and it is not hot I will be sending a picture shortly
Brief Answer:
Image not received; could be lipoma v/s carbuncle
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the answers. Unfortunately i did not get the image so far. It would have helped me alot. From the symptoms you gave, that swelling could be a carbuncle or lipoma. They are benign lesions. I would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a general surgeon. He will examine the swelling. He might advice ultrasound of swelling and FNAC. Results will help to treat it which will most likely include surgical excision.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Image not received; could be lipoma v/s carbuncle
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the answers. Unfortunately i did not get the image so far. It would have helped me alot. From the symptoms you gave, that swelling could be a carbuncle or lipoma. They are benign lesions. I would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a general surgeon. He will examine the swelling. He might advice ultrasound of swelling and FNAC. Results will help to treat it which will most likely include surgical excision.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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