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What Causes Lumps Growing All Over The Body Parts?

I have these lumps that are growing all over parts of my body. The doctors don t seem to be worried about them, but I had a brother whom had these all over his body. He died a year ago of melanoma cancer. I am worried. I go to a clinic where my doctors change every 2 - 3 years. It`s kind of hard for a doctor and patient to get to really know each other in a personal way. I just want to know if I should try a different doctor at a different hospital, other than a teaching hospital? Should I be worried?
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

If I were your treating Doctor for this case of generalized body lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people!
2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!
3.     The last possibility is of boils, panniculitis, folliculitis etc . not to worry in such cases also!

I suggest you to urgently go for an FNAC of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Also test your blood for routine hemogram and revert back to me!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Lumps Growing All Over The Body Parts?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of generalized body lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of boils, panniculitis, folliculitis etc . not to worry in such cases also! I suggest you to urgently go for an FNAC of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Also test your blood for routine hemogram and revert back to me! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.