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What Causes Bumps On Inner Leg And Thigh Area In An Obese Patient?
Question: hi, I am morbidly obese and I have lymphedema as well. I have boils, bumps or whatever they are on my inner leg, inner thigh area where the lymphedema is the most present along with my abdomen (i have alot of lymphedema on my abdomen but not quite as many bumps)
the bumps do not itch, burn or bothersome in anyway. what it is called, is it dangerous and how I can get rid of them. thank you.
the bumps do not itch, burn or bothersome in anyway. what it is called, is it dangerous and how I can get rid of them. thank you.
Brief Answer:
These maybe due to obstruction of lymphatics
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query at HealthcareMagic.
This seems to be swelling due to lymphatic obstruction. Are these watery?
If you can upload a photo of the lesions I will be better able to help.
Dr Vaishalee
These maybe due to obstruction of lymphatics
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query at HealthcareMagic.
This seems to be swelling due to lymphatic obstruction. Are these watery?
If you can upload a photo of the lesions I will be better able to help.
Dr Vaishalee
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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