Suggest Treatment For Bulges Under Skin In Upper Arm

Posted on Sun, 22 Feb 2015

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Sat, 21 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have two bulges under my skin in upper arm between elbow and shoulder one is size of quarter the other a dime what would they be?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can you please upload an image for us?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about what the lumps and all the inconveniences this has caused you. Please, upload an image for me to review. This would permit me to provide you with personalized and helpful information.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 minutes later)

I cannot upload picture but there is nothing to see everything appears normal just can feel them and see the larger one as slightly raised area

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They may be contracted muscle.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.

If this is intermittent, then this should be a contracted muscle. This would most likely not represent a disease condition that would be of any further concerns.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar