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Suggest Remedies For A Painful Lump On The Shin

about two months ago I noticed a hard lump the size of a half dollar on my right shin, it was tender and did hurt a little when touched or rub against something...now it is now a knot the size of a chick pea. My whole leg hurts from that spot down..not to bad but it still hurts..also my foot really hurts almost as if something fell on it..it mainly hurts when I stand and walk but its always hurting. I can't remember any injury to make the lump appear and I haven't suffered any injury to make my leg and foot hurt...Please help, I am getting worried.
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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hi.

it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an orthopedic surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. it could also be a tumor which needs further evaluation such as MRI and tissue diagnosis. management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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Suggest Remedies For A Painful Lump On The Shin

hi. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an orthopedic surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. it could also be a tumor which needs further evaluation such as MRI and tissue diagnosis. management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye