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Neuroma

A neuroma is caused by the enlargement of nerve tissue often because of compression or irritation of the nerve. They are not normally a cause for concern, and are easy to spot as they cause a lump or swelling that can be moved side to side, but not up or down. Unless they are causing pain or discomfort, the normal course of action is to leave them, but if they are causing problems then they can be surgically removed, so if you have any concerns, go and see your GP.

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hi ive got that on my ear lob an its sore shall i leave it an could that be a corse of wearing cheep earrings





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when i tense my arm i have a small lump that i can feel when i run my finger over my arm and it's been there for a long time and there is sometimes pain in that are neer the lump





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i have a lump on my cheek and its very sore and its noticeable , i have had been to the doctors before and had a injection and it shrunk, now its gone bigger and sore.





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I have a lump just inside my bum hole about 2 inches from where my spine ends I suffer from piles also after having my son 6m ago any ideas please





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i have a lump like this on the shaft on my penis and a red one that did start off similar is this owt to worry about?





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i have got a lump on the inside of my leg next to my balls. it is the about the size of a 2p coin round and lumps up like the size of a small marble and the skin as wrinkled on the top of the lump. can u help? please





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hello, i found a lump under the skin of the cheek of my bottom , i went to the doctors and they said there was no need to worry as it was common but i feel it has got slighlty bigger and i can move it up and down and also i have found another one more inside of the cheeks of my buttocks ? should i consult my gp again but they are not sore or painful





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Hello, i have a lump on the side of my leg, it doesnt move but when i touch it it feels like jelly inside and its sometimes painfull when im walking. I developed it about five years ago and it was really smal but it has gotton bigger, what is it? How do i treat it?





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i have a lump on the inside of my vaginal lip, its been there for years and it gets sore sometimes. it looks like a blister but it wont go. im paranoid about it but afraid to show a doctor about it. please could you give me some advise





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i have a spot the inner side of my vagina lip, it looks like the picture at the top, but im not sure, its sore and when i wee it stings, what do i doo?





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