Suggest Treatment For Lump On Arm Along With Pain In Entire Arm

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015

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Question : I have a lump on my arm, about the size of golf ball. I've been having a lot of pain from finger tips to shoulder. This is on my left arm. I also feel a lot of tightness. Pain from 1 to 10, I'm at an 8. Is it possible the lump is causing this pain? I have had this lump ( fatty tissue) for many years. It has been getting bigger. Pain is constant now.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I will suggest you get this lump evaluated and possible removed!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

A lump can be responsible for these symptoms that you have reported. I will recommend that you get this lump evaluated and considered for surgery. If this lump sits on a nerve, it would clearly explain these symptoms. This would most likely be

For now, I will recommend that you take paracetamol and ibuprofen to control the pain. A general physician would be a good person to start with. Referrals would be made accordingly.

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

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