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What Causes Hard Lump On Inner Leg Above Knee?
Question: I found a hard lump on inner leg four inches above the knee. It isn't deep, but isn't directly on the surface. It isn't round, more oblong, and relatively the volume of a cherry pit, so still pretty small. It isn't painful. I am 45 years old, and fighting my way back to good shape, but haven't injured that area. I'm concerned, we are new to our area and I don't have a Family physician yet.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
From the information you have shared with us it appears that you have a small area of swelling just above your knee.
It is possible that this area might represent an inflamed lymph node. Other considerations include a mild infection or infected cyst.
At this time I would recommend local care which includes warm compresses. You might also consider using some ibuprofen for inflammation.
I would keep an eye on this area for the next couple of weeks and if it does not improve significantly you should talk about it with a local primary care physician. The last consideration would be that this might represent an inflamed superficial vein. Please also respond to topical warm compresses and ibuprofen.
Please follow up with a local doctor if needed.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
From the information you have shared with us it appears that you have a small area of swelling just above your knee.
It is possible that this area might represent an inflamed lymph node. Other considerations include a mild infection or infected cyst.
At this time I would recommend local care which includes warm compresses. You might also consider using some ibuprofen for inflammation.
I would keep an eye on this area for the next couple of weeks and if it does not improve significantly you should talk about it with a local primary care physician. The last consideration would be that this might represent an inflamed superficial vein. Please also respond to topical warm compresses and ibuprofen.
Please follow up with a local doctor if needed.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your reply Dr. XXXXXXX If it helps, i found smaller lumps above the other knee in the same area. Is it possible that these are lymph glands? I am researching GPs to connect with, which I'm well overdue to get done for myself. I am searching for our heating pad now, and will take a little ibuprophin per your advise as well.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the additional information.
It is very possible that this symptom which you have been referring to represent a swollen lymph gland. This is also referred to as a lymph node. The other areas what you have described may also represent swollen lymph nodes. This may be connected but in a general sense I would focus more on the primary area which provided you the greatest discomfort. All of the symptoms persist and your doctor might consider some type of additional diagnosticwork up.
Try the local care and ibuprofen and see if this helps.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the additional information.
It is very possible that this symptom which you have been referring to represent a swollen lymph gland. This is also referred to as a lymph node. The other areas what you have described may also represent swollen lymph nodes. This may be connected but in a general sense I would focus more on the primary area which provided you the greatest discomfort. All of the symptoms persist and your doctor might consider some type of additional diagnosticwork up.
Try the local care and ibuprofen and see if this helps.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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