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Suggest Cause & Medications For Red Swollen Hard Lump On Thigh

I recently went camping this weekend, and when I came home I noticed that I had a small lump on my thigh that looked like a bite. Recently however it has grown to be about three inches, it is hard, red and swollen. I'm not sure what it could be or if I should get it checked out.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi.
If you say it has grown 3 inches, you should get this checked.
I think you need an active treatment.
Antihistamine/ antibiotic/ anti-inflammatory/ steroids if your treating Doctor feels so.
Regular follow up is a must.
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Suggest Cause & Medications For Red Swollen Hard Lump On Thigh

Hi. If you say it has grown 3 inches, you should get this checked. I think you need an active treatment. Antihistamine/ antibiotic/ anti-inflammatory/ steroids if your treating Doctor feels so. Regular follow up is a must.