What Do Small Bumps On The Thighs Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 30 Apr 2017

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Question : hi I have small bumps going down the outside part of my thigh you cant see them but they can be felt when rubes they are in almost a straight line and are tender at times

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Respected XXXX,hi lymph node enlargement likely,needs some details.

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*Sounds Lymph node enlargement secondary to any underlying inflammatory
process / Neurofibromatosis type lesion.
*Certain points additionally required on clinical ground from yourside to be
more precise :
- no of bumps , probable size as per by your feeling, shape type, are all similar
or various , which line transverse / horizontal & at which level from groin
crease , exact site on thigh means anterior or lateral
- consistency smooth / hard
- any overlying skin changes in color / temperature / texture
- time since appearance , progress since then in size
- any history of trauma to that leg in recent / past
- tender when after any work / pressure over it
- how pain relief by its own / need medicines
- associated any other symptom in the body which may not be related with this
as per your mind
- associated illness of body like diabetes or else
- bumps at any other body part anywhere
- appetite change / change in body weight gain / loss
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answer in a more sound pattern.
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