Suggest Treatment For Multiple Nodules In The Body

Posted on Thu, 6 Oct 2016

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Question : nodules in almost part of my body. not fatty tumors. They are spreading now to my legs. Most appear along the bones. Little larger than a BB but some large as a pea. Am experiencing swelling in right thigh. Looking for any diseases or symptoms leading to what disorder/disease. Doc saw them when began in arm where old people start to sag first. some small some large there. He was not sure and said we will watch them. they are spreading now. seem to be in muscles and then along bones. any thing to check for causes? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They may be Neurofibromas.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like Neurofibromas. They arise from nerve tissue.
There is no medical treatment for this.
You have to excise the swellings which are big.
Another common possibility is Multiple Lipomas.They too do not have medical treatment.
Please post a pic if possible.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions , I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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