Arun Shanbhag (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} arunshanbhag) wrote,@ 2008-09-20 16:07:00 |
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| Entry tags: | benign, cancer, malignant, mri, tumors |
Lumps & Bumps
| Not a pleasant topic, but things you should know; From Aches & Joints Lumps & Bumps: Things to consider when you notice a lump on your body Over the course of a day, we all poke, rub, and scratch. Usually it’s an itch or a sore. Occasionally we notice a lump! What should we do? Rightly, some of us will worry about it and cannot rest until we find out what the lump is. Others will completely ignore it. Fortunately, the vast majority of lumps and bumps are benign (see box at end) and do not threaten our lives. But some can be dangerous and require immediate medical attention. So which lumps should we worry about? Which lumps and bumps require a doctor’s care, and which ones can be ignored? Read more! |
