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Suggest Treatment For Lumps On The Hands And Legs

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

Question: hi doctor, I have lumps under skin on hands and legs here and there. few are big in size and others are small which are not painful. I m having since 3 or 4 years. the numbers increased now than earlier. im feeling like new ones are appearing but not very sure. what are these ? is it serious? what treatments are available to completely cure/remove them?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Subcutaneous multiple swelling all over the body may be fat, neurofibromatosis or cysticerous.
You need to get examined by a physician or neurologist.
Is there any history of seizure, motor weakness, sensory loss, visual loss?
Any family history of such lesion?
Biopsy or ultrasound may be required.
The treatment will depend upon diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 days later)

Hi thanks for your reply. No I don't have any history of seizure, motor weakness, sensory loss, visual loss. my sister also has these lumps and even my dad has these. but I have got more I guess. please suggest any physician to examine in XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
possibility of neurofibrinatosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Most likely the swellings are due to neurofibromatosis.
Visit to a neurologist for detailed examination and investigation.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad