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What Causes A Lump On The Back?
Question: I have been an advocate weight lifter for almost 10 years., I have thin skin and a small frame so my bones protrude easily when flexing, I noticed on my upper right back where my clavical or shoulder blade is when I flex it, there protrudes a bump, but when I flex my left back muscles I do not see the same thing, however, I do notice muscle protrusions that are not even on both sides of my back, my husband looked at it and felt it and said it was just my muscle protruding when I flex. Occasionally especially after working out hard doing weight training the next day it will be sore, do you think this could be a tumor on my shoulder blade?
Brief Answer:
MRI scan will rule out any kind of masses or tumors . i think it could be a muscular sprain that will subside if you let it rest for sometime .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
I do not think it could be a tumor at all unless it increases in mass or increases in its pain progression . in my opinion it could be a muscular sprain .
I do not want you to be worried it is very normal that you find some kind of differentiation in both sides of your shoulders , it could happen with any one and even with other organs like hands , feet , eyes , ears .
You may try hot foments , gentle massages with topical anti inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants and relax for a couple of weeks from your vigorous exercises and if persists i recommend a MRI scan and visit your physician for proper evaluation and management to secure yourself from further complications .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
MRI scan will rule out any kind of masses or tumors . i think it could be a muscular sprain that will subside if you let it rest for sometime .
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
I do not think it could be a tumor at all unless it increases in mass or increases in its pain progression . in my opinion it could be a muscular sprain .
I do not want you to be worried it is very normal that you find some kind of differentiation in both sides of your shoulders , it could happen with any one and even with other organs like hands , feet , eyes , ears .
You may try hot foments , gentle massages with topical anti inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants and relax for a couple of weeks from your vigorous exercises and if persists i recommend a MRI scan and visit your physician for proper evaluation and management to secure yourself from further complications .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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