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Symptom: Lump
- Introduction: Lump
- Causes (282 conditions)
- Causes of Types
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Introduction: Lump
Lump: Any type of lump on the skin or body areas. See free access online books about Lump below. See detailed information below for a list of 282 causes of Lump, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Lump:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Lump.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Cyst
- Abscess
- Lipoma
- Benign tumor
- Exostoses
- Fibroma
- Cancer
- Injury
- Enlarged organ
- Swollen lymph node - there are many possible causes of swollen lymph nodes
- Glandular fever
- Mumps
- Sore throat - may cause swollen lymph nodes; see causes of sore throat
- Rubella
- Infected wound - may cause swelling in lymph glands.
- Duct obstruction
- Vein obstruction
- Artery obstruction
- See also breast lump and groin lump for their specific possible causes
See full list of 282 causes of Lump
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Causes of Types of Lump:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Lump:
- Groin lump (34 causes)
- Breast lump (61 causes)
- Skin bumps (146 causes)
- Skin lump (41 causes)
- Skin lumps (41 causes)
- Nodule (21 causes)
- Nodules (50 causes)
- Anal lump (15 causes)
- Underarm lump (30 causes)
- Ankle lump (8 causes)
- Arm lump (14 causes)
- Back lump (26 causes)
- Buttock lump (9 causes)
- Calf lump (16 causes)
- Chest lump (16 causes)
- Chin lump (13 causes)
- Ear lump (8 causes)
- Elbow lump (12 causes)
- Eye lump (12 causes)
- Facial lump (12 causes)
See full list of 71 types for Lump
Lump: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Lump, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Multiple Symptom Checker - Other Symptoms
Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Lump and Skin symptoms (147 causes)
- Lump and Skin problems (141 causes)
- Lump and Swelling symptoms (130 causes)
- Lump and Nerve symptoms (129 causes)
- Lump and Pain (129 causes)
- Lump and Sensations (127 causes)
- Lump and Skin bumps (116 causes)
- Lump and Digestive symptoms (85 causes)
- Lump and Head symptoms (79 causes)
- Lump and Fever (64 causes)
- Lump and Face symptoms (64 causes)
- Lump and Temperature symptoms (62 causes)
- Lump and Mouth symptoms (58 causes)
- Lump and Throat symptoms (57 causes)
- Lump and Abdominal symptoms (56 causes)
- Lump and Body symptoms (56 causes)
- Lump and Respiratory symptoms (54 causes)
- Lump and Weight loss (54 causes)
- Lump and Neck symptoms (52 causes)
- Lump and Weight symptoms (51 causes)
See full list of 1416 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Lump
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Lump
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Lump:
- Swelling (2077 causes)
- Pain (3014 causes)
- Skin symptoms (1828 causes)
- Breast lump (61 causes)
- Skin lump (41 causes)
- Groin lump (34 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Lump
Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Lump from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Lump. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Lump
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Stories from Users for Lump
Real-life user stories relating to Lump:
- Lump in back of neck - Lump under arm - Worried
- Low back pain/frequent Urination
- Weird Lumps????
- abscesses, lumps, & Painful swelling under arm's & in pubic area.
- Lump under arm
- Recurring anal abscesses for 2 yrs!
- lump under my arm, in my armpit
- A big lump!
- Very small lump
- Lumps under skin on arm
- Whats happening to my hands??? Small lumps everywhere
- lumps on soles of feet
- Lump appeared seemingly overnight
- Under Arm Lump
- Large black lump in the throat
- Purple Lump
- Lump on scrotum
- fasiculation with lumps in small of back
- Lump under Arm
- Small lumps on hand fill with puss
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Lump or relevant symptoms:
- Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood Circulation) (171)
- Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (405)
- Integumentary (Skin) (244)
- Hematologic/Lymphatic (Blood and Lymph) (106)
- Allergic/Immunologic (88)
Videos for Lump
Breast Cancer Detection
Advances in breast cancer treatment always spark a lot of interest. But equally important are new techniques for detection and diagnosis -- in most...
Interpreting Mammograms
While a mammogram is one of the most important tests a woman can take, its findings often seem complex to many women. Learn what doctors look for...
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Organs affected by Lump:
The list of organs typically affected by Lump may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Lump
The list below shows some of the causes of Lump mentioned in various sources:
- Abdominal Cancer - skin nodules
- Abscess - soft lump under the skin
- Acne - whiteheads
- Acne Vulgaris - skin bumps
- Acrospiroma - skin lump
See full list of 282 causes of Lump
How Common are these Causes of Lump?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Lump. Of the 282 causes of Lump that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 9 causes are "very common" diseases
- 9 causes are "common" diseases
- 7 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 2 causes are "rare" diseases
- 26 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 244 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 282
causes of Lump
Conditions listing symptoms: Lump:
The following list of conditions have 'Lump' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Lump:
The following list of conditions have 'Lump' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Lump Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Lump based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Lump?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Lump, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Dermatologist
- General surgeon
Classifications of Lump:
Subtypes of Lump:
Groin lump (22 causes), Breast lump (16 causes), Skin bumps (124 causes), Skin lump (33 causes), Skin lumps (33 causes), Nodule, Nodules (5 causes), Anal lump (8 causes), Underarm lump (16 causes), Ankle lump, Arm lump (3 causes), Back lump, Buttock lump, Calf lump, Chest lump, Chin lump, Ear lump, Elbow lump (1 cause), Eye lump (3 causes), Facial lump (1 cause), Finger lump, Fingernail lump, Foot lump (1 cause), Heel lump, Knee lump, Leg lump (2 causes), Lip lump (1 cause), Mouth lump (2 causes), Nipple lump, Nose lump (1 cause), Thigh lump (4 causes), Toe lump (1 cause), Wrist lump (4 causes), Shin lump, Kneecap lump, Behind-knee lump, Palm lump, Anal lump (8 causes), Breast lump (16 causes), Eyelid lump (6 causes), Groin lump (22 causes), Neck lump (40 causes), Rectal lump (8 causes), Testicle lump (3 causes), Underarm lump (16 causes), Femoral lump, Persistent lump at site of injection, Buffalo Hump, Skin tumors (2 causes), Cervical lymphadenopathy (3 causes), Nipple lump (male), Skin nodules (32 causes), Warts (15 causes), Pimples (12 causes), Inguinal swelling, genital warts (5 causes), pustules (8 causes)
Symptoms related to Lump:
Swelling (2009 causes), Pain (2937 causes), Skin symptoms (1818 causes), Breast lump (16 causes), Skin lump (33 causes), Groin lump (22 causes)
Lump as a disease:
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Medical News summaries about Lump
Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Lump and many other medical conditions:
- Breast cancer and litigation
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- New mum’s breast cancer diagnosed as mastitis
- Parents jailed for allowing cancer to ravage daughter’s body
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