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What Causes Lump With Purple Streaks In The Upper Inner Thigh?

noticed a lump in the upper inner thigh area, the next day it look like something had exploded in my leg. I had an area about the size of a Volley ball that was purple red streaks everywhere? I am a 52-yr old male on Androgel 1.25; could this be the sign of a blood clot; should I see my Dr. ASAP?
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
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Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Even though it needs a physical examination of the lump for a diagnosis, from the history alone, this could be a clotting problem with a hematoma formation of a symptom of DVT (Deep vein thrombosis). I would advise you to stop using the androgel and at the earliest consult and get it assessed physically by your family physician/ doctor in the ER of your nearest hospital for an appropriate treatment.


I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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What Causes Lump With Purple Streaks In The Upper Inner Thigh?

Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though it needs a physical examination of the lump for a diagnosis, from the history alone, this could be a clotting problem with a hematoma formation of a symptom of DVT (Deep vein thrombosis). I would advise you to stop using the androgel and at the earliest consult and get it assessed physically by your family physician/ doctor in the ER of your nearest hospital for an appropriate treatment. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.