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What Causes Painful Lumps, Fatigue, Obesity And Depression?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: I have many of the symptoms described in Dercum's Disease information, particularly the painful lumps, fatigue, obesity and depression. What is the best specialty to start with in determining if I do have Dercum's?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please start with PCP / Dermatologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history; although all the points you have mentioned fit into Dercum's disease, including your age, it is imperative to have a proper diagnosis and management.
This is always an interaction of the different Specialties.
You may start with your PCP who has an additional Specialty in Internal Medicine and/or a Dermatologist for proper clinical evaluation, investigations, to start the proper treatment as per your individual requirements.
You may then be referred to different Specialists as per the symptomatology.

I hope this answers your query.
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What Causes Painful Lumps, Fatigue, Obesity And Depression?

Brief Answer: Please start with PCP / Dermatologist. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history; although all the points you have mentioned fit into Dercum's disease, including your age, it is imperative to have a proper diagnosis and management. This is always an interaction of the different Specialties. You may start with your PCP who has an additional Specialty in Internal Medicine and/or a Dermatologist for proper clinical evaluation, investigations, to start the proper treatment as per your individual requirements. You may then be referred to different Specialists as per the symptomatology. I hope this answers your query.