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What Causes Swollen Lump Under Shin?
Hello, I am 15 weeks pregnant. About two weeks ago I noticed a golf ball size or little smaller lump/knot on my shin under knee . It had fever on it for few days. And now I also have swollen. Feet, ankles, and its painful. The knot feels like a bone hard. What could this be?
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A lump on the shin associated with fever, swollen feet and painful ankles suggest infection.
I am of the opinion that there is some kind of infection / inflammation in the veins of the lower limbs.
Pregnancy predisposes to clotting in lower limb and there is increased probability of infection of the blood vessels called thrombophelebitis.
I suggest you to consult your gynecologist first and then your surgeon for clinical assessment and then management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
A lump on the shin associated with fever, swollen feet and painful ankles suggest infection.
I am of the opinion that there is some kind of infection / inflammation in the veins of the lower limbs.
Pregnancy predisposes to clotting in lower limb and there is increased probability of infection of the blood vessels called thrombophelebitis.
I suggest you to consult your gynecologist first and then your surgeon for clinical assessment and then management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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