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Should I be worried about a lump on my inner thigh?
A large thigh lump that is associated with redness or that does not seem to be resolving should be seen by a medical professional, especially if you also have a fever. Thigh lumps that are growing and feel fixed may be serious and/or a sign of cancer and should be evaluated by a medical professional.
Why do I have a lump by my groin male?
In most cases, a lump in the groin is either a cyst, a hernia, or a swollen lymph node. Cysts often resolve on their own and rarely lead to additional complications. Swollen lymph nodes typically indicate an infection, and the lump will usually disappear once the infection clears up.
What does a cancerous lump feel like in groin?
The lumps may be confined to one area of the body, such as the neck, or develop in multiple areas, such as the neck, armpits and groin. Lymphoma lumps have a rubbery feel and are usually painless. While some lymphoma lumps develop within a matter of days, others can take months or even years to become noticeable.
What is this huge bump on my inner thigh?
A painful bump or lump on the thigh can also appear red, small or large, and often be located on the inner thigh. Most commonly, bumps on the inner thigh are caused by infected ingrown hairs, boils, cysts, or a swollen lymph node. Other causes include trauma to the thigh or abnormal cell growth like lipoma.
Why is there a big bump on my inner thigh?
Most commonly, bumps on the inner thigh are caused by infected ingrown hairs, boils, cysts, or a swollen lymph node. Other causes include trauma to the thigh or abnormal cell growth like lipoma.
How do I get rid of a huge boil on my inner thigh?
Gently apply over-the-counter antiseptic and antibiotic creams and liquids. Cover a healing boil with gauze or a sterile bandage. Avoid activities that cause friction between the inner thighs. Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories.
Why do I have a lump in my inner thigh?
What does a boil look like on inner thigh?
Boils typically begin as small red bumps that itch or hurt. Over a few days, a boil will swell as it fills with bacterial pus. It will typically develop a whitish-colored tip that breaks open, allowing the pus drain out. The boil may then crust over.
Can you get a tumor in your thigh?
Soft tissue sarcomas are cancerous (malignant) tumors that originate in the soft tissues of your body. This illustration shows a soft tissue sarcoma of the thigh muscle just above the knee. Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that begins in the tissues that connect, support and surround other body structures.
What is a hard lump on my thigh?
A thigh lump is a bulge, bump, nodule, contusion, tumor, or swollen area on your thigh. Lumps can be caused by any number of conditions, including infections, inflammation, tumors and trauma. Depending on the cause, lumps may be single or multiple, soft or firm, painful or painless.
Why do I have a big lump on my inner thigh?
What does a lump on your upper inner thigh mean?