Conditions
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 i have a lump on the side of my virgina flap and i have poped it a blud comes out but also i think some tissue comes. i use thrush cream but it has never seem 2 gone away should i be worried
I think i may have a little lump in my armpit i can only feel it when i squeeze or grab , im not to sure wether its supposed to be there or it is normal?
I've got this lump on the inside of my leg near the very top. I am unsure of what to do about it. Can you help?
hi i have found a lump on the back of my leg at the top, u cant see it but when i touch it then its painful. what is it and can it be treated
I have neuroma in my jaw and im in pain 247 im on morphine and muscle stuff but nothing helps i often just sit at home and cry can any one help im only 23 yrs old
I have a Vestibular Schwannoma/Acoustic Neuroma, & am having difficulty deciding which course of action to take. So far I've been unable to find out if there's a comprehensive countrywide list of people with this condition, & the results of any action taken by them. This would help me greatly with my decision. Are you able to help me with this information? I'm a member of BANA, but they can only use the information they are given, & only if people join.
I have lumps all over the place on my body they are in places like mt legs'on my side under my ribs'on my bum cheek'on the back of my leg about 15 lumps in total the little ones are the ones that hurt like a bruse and another that sits right on my lowest rib now that hurts the biggest is the size of a 10p what should i do????
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
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
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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