<s>[INST] I recently saw a lump right infront of my ankle area. It is very tender when i touch it but i am pain free. I had noticed it before and thought of it as swelling but as i closely took a look, it is a lump. What can it most likely be? I am planning to get it checked soon [/INST] Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history about the tender but non-painful swelling in front of ankle. Such a swelling can be due to an abscess, cellulitis, infected cysts and so on. I would advise you the following:Get a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medications so that the swelling is either settled or vanished. Surgery is only indicated if there is no response to the medical management. Use fresh socks, change daily. Apply Locally Liquid Provide iodine so that the area is kept sterile and further infection is avoided. You may consult a General Surgeon to get a proper management of the case once diagnosed well by proper ways. </s>