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Suggest Treatment For Leg Pain And Lump On Inner Thigh

Posted on Sat, 24 Oct 2015

Question: My 7 yr old daughter said her leg hurts on inner thigh I felt it and I feel a small lump. What could it be and the cause? Her doctors office is closed today so any help would be appreciated

Answered by Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
can give paracetamol today.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
You can give your daughter paracetamol or brufen for relieving pain today.
Dose depends on weight.
Small lump has various reasons it can be due to infection or some other reasons like moluscum or wart.
Need actual examination for accurate diagnosis.
You can upload the high definition picture for better comment.
Hope I helped you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh (15 minutes later)

What is a moluscum?

Answered by Dr. Omprakash Ashokrao Deshmukh (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
viral rash

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up.
Molluscum is viral skin rash which looks like small bumps or warts.
Needs manual removal by doctor.
Hope I helped you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad