I recently noticed a "buldge" or swelling in the front of my right thigh. There was no pain or discoloration at first, but after 4 days I'm noticing the area is increasing and a pain comes and goes. At times it hurts like I have had a tenus shot. Still no discoloration and it is not tender to the touch. Any ideas what this may be? I have not injured my leg (bumped it or anything) and like I said, not sure if it is swollen or what, but the area is definetly buldging. It goes all the way accross my upper thigh now.
2007-07-24 05:37:21 · 6 answers · asked by lotsofquestions 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
It could be any number of things. An enlarged lymph node or hernia (if in the groin area), to name a few. Worth checking into for sure. Good luck and feel better soon. FYI -- usually in the presence of infection, one would expect to have redness, swelling and a fever.
2007-07-24 12:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by A nurse 4 u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an infected lymph node, but if it's painful and has gotten larger or more noticeable in the last few days, it's worth seeing a doctor to make sure there's nothing seriously wrong.
2007-07-24 12:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go get it checked ASAP, especially if it's gotten so large. It could be a spider bite and some of those can be very dangerous if left unattended.
2007-07-24 12:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Saiph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any swelling that is unexplained is worthy of immediate medical attention.
Get it seen.
Especially if it is spreading.
Hope this helps.
2007-07-24 12:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by comfortyourheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor?
2007-07-24 12:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
defenetly some bug bite
go have it checked
2007-07-24 12:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by scca33 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋