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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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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?

Posted on 3 Aug 2009 11:46 by Stacey
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Hi a couple of months ago i had a fall, i hurt the side of my upper arm badly, it took ages to heal, recently i have noticed a line of lumps on the side that i hurt, they dont hurt, but seem to be getting bigger, i can move them side to side not up and down could this be Neuroma (concerned)

Posted on 16 Jul 2009 23:36 by Rita
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Hi i have this but it's on my back. Can you get it there?

Posted on 30 Jun 2009 21:29 by Catrina
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I can move my lump on my forearm in all directions, it is not painful but is getting bigger. Is it still a Neuroma?

Posted on 17 Jun 2009 21:55 by Amanda
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I have a lump in my cheek, it's about the size of an aniseed ball, is hard, and has got bigger since last week when i noticed it. I can move it side to side and up and down though. any ideas?

Posted on 27 May 2009 20:50 by Bobz
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my grandson aged 8ths has a similiar lump on the back of his head & as no medical person knows what it is & I am sick of asking whats this lump on the back of my baby head any ideas

Posted on 21 May 2009 21:54 by Ann
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hello im not sure if this is what i have got the DR call it nerofibroma which is loads of birthmarks to other people i have lumps on my skin is there any think that can be do to stop them from appering

Posted on 20 May 2009 20:29 by adam
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hello sir. i have these on my body Neuroma some of them i treat from doctor.but it pain lot how i do treatment

Posted on 8 May 2009 11:12 by irfan
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i think i have that in my cheek but i can move it up and down?

Posted on 19 Apr 2009 22:31 by Lil
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