Could Lumpy Skin On The Thighs Be Due To Cellulite Or Something Else?

Posted on Mon, 10 Jan 2022

Question: This is the oddest thing! My thighs have all of a sudden noticable cellulite, one is like a baseball size. no pain yet or red. just rode ten miles on my bike. In feb i got two blood clots in a leg after taking the birth control pill. On cumidin (sp) Should I go to the doctor? Any chance this is something bigger going on?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It doesn't look like Cellulitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It doesn't look like Cellulitis.In Cellulitis,the skin will be red , painful and in some patients, fever will be present.
As it occurred after exertion, hematoma (collection of blood)has to be excluded.
I prefer an Ultrasound of the affected area to confirm the Diagnosis.
Nothing to worry.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (19 minutes later)

What would you be looking for with an ultrasound?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound will give a clue regarding content.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The main use of Ultrasound is to differentiate between a CYSTIC(fluid filled)or Solid swelling.If Fluid( Blood) is accumulated,it can be easily identified by Ultrasound.The advantage of Ultrasound is that it is a simple,non invasive investigation.

Hope I answered your query.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy