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What Causes Painful Lumps All Over The Body?
Hello! I am a 26 yr old female in shape at 120lbs. I have found lumps all over my body which i can move my skin over (like they are in my muscles). The ones in my lower back become enlarged to the size of golf balls and hurt to the point that im hunched over sometimes. I also have had pain in my head (besides my normal migranes) and I have found a lump at the base of my skull and one above my ear on the same side, along with other lumps I have found all over my body. My neurologist has told me of the many cysts that I have all over my brain. Could the lumps that I have found also be cysts and should I get them checked out? My insurance is horrible and I can not afford to go many times if not needed. Thank you!
Sat, 14 Jun 2014
Hi,
The numerous lumps all over your body are called as neurofibromas. Multiple neurofibromas are seen in a condition called as neurofibromatosis.
Also called as Von reckling hausens disease.
It is a genetic condition due to neurofibromatosis gene also called as NF gene. It is of two types. Type I and II. In both plenty of tumors grow along the nerves. Yours appears to be type I
There is no cure at present. Treatment involves regular monitoring and treatment of any problems that appear.
If you have any further queries, happy to help again.
The numerous lumps all over your body are called as neurofibromas. Multiple neurofibromas are seen in a condition called as neurofibromatosis.
Also called as Von reckling hausens disease.
It is a genetic condition due to neurofibromatosis gene also called as NF gene. It is of two types. Type I and II. In both plenty of tumors grow along the nerves. Yours appears to be type I
There is no cure at present. Treatment involves regular monitoring and treatment of any problems that appear.
If you have any further queries, happy to help again.
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