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Lumps On Shins, Calcium Deposits, Eating Disorder, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Magnesium Citrate
Question: Hello,
I am a 29 year old female, about 5 '4, and 127 pounds. Today I noticed that I had several lumps on my shins which I am pretty certain that they are calcium deposits. I had an eating disorder since I was 15, and subsequently osteopenia and osteoporosis (in some areas). I still have issues with eating, but my weight is more or less stabilized. I am wondering if there is a way, other than surgery, to get rid of the calcium deposits? I heard that magnesium citrate is an option and calcium supplements may help, but before I invest money into those supplements, I would like to hear a doctor's opinion.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
I am a 29 year old female, about 5 '4, and 127 pounds. Today I noticed that I had several lumps on my shins which I am pretty certain that they are calcium deposits. I had an eating disorder since I was 15, and subsequently osteopenia and osteoporosis (in some areas). I still have issues with eating, but my weight is more or less stabilized. I am wondering if there is a way, other than surgery, to get rid of the calcium deposits? I heard that magnesium citrate is an option and calcium supplements may help, but before I invest money into those supplements, I would like to hear a doctor's opinion.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Hello and thanks for the query.
I think the first and foremost thing which needs to be done is to have a definitive examination and determination of the actual content of these lesions on your shins. Before any treatment can be recommended, a biopsy should be done. This is a simple procedure where a tiny portion of tissue is obtained for analysis by a pathologist. It could possibly be something like a calcium deposit but there is a possibility that it could be something else such as an inflammation of the thin layer of fat under the skin. This is referred to as erythema nodosum.
I can help possibly a bit more if you can send me a few high resolution images of the areas in question. You can email these to my attention at YYYY@YYYY . I would really be remiss to reccomend anything else right now in the absence of seeing the images.
I thank you again for your query and look forward to your reply, update and images related to your concern.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
I think the first and foremost thing which needs to be done is to have a definitive examination and determination of the actual content of these lesions on your shins. Before any treatment can be recommended, a biopsy should be done. This is a simple procedure where a tiny portion of tissue is obtained for analysis by a pathologist. It could possibly be something like a calcium deposit but there is a possibility that it could be something else such as an inflammation of the thin layer of fat under the skin. This is referred to as erythema nodosum.
I can help possibly a bit more if you can send me a few high resolution images of the areas in question. You can email these to my attention at YYYY@YYYY . I would really be remiss to reccomend anything else right now in the absence of seeing the images.
I thank you again for your query and look forward to your reply, update and images related to your concern.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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