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What Causes A Small Lump In The Palm Of Hand?
Question: Hi, i just found a lump in my palm inline with my ring finger. i think it is Dupuytren Contracture, but it showed up very fast, i just noticed it tonight and it hadn't been there previously (that i noticed).
what should i do? should i visit a hospital? wait to see what it looks like in the morning?
i am a white male, 33 years old.
what should i do? should i visit a hospital? wait to see what it looks like in the morning?
i am a white male, 33 years old.
Brief Answer:
It looks like Dupuytrens contracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pic.
It looks like early stage of Dupuytrens contracture.
Please consult an Orthopaedician, get examined clinically and confirm the diagnosis.
In early stages , radiation therapy will be very helpful.Surgery can be avoided.
In later stages, injection treatment or surgery has to be done.
Please consult your Orthopaedician immediately and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It looks like Dupuytrens contracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pic.
It looks like early stage of Dupuytrens contracture.
Please consult an Orthopaedician, get examined clinically and confirm the diagnosis.
In early stages , radiation therapy will be very helpful.Surgery can be avoided.
In later stages, injection treatment or surgery has to be done.
Please consult your Orthopaedician immediately and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks for the note.
is it possible to just be a strain? or something else?
i only ask because i am usually pretty aware of anything like this and i didn't notice it earlier today, then all of a sudden tonight it was there. it is a bit tender as well, but i've read that dupuytrens is usually painless.
thanks again!
is it possible to just be a strain? or something else?
i only ask because i am usually pretty aware of anything like this and i didn't notice it earlier today, then all of a sudden tonight it was there. it is a bit tender as well, but i've read that dupuytrens is usually painless.
thanks again!
Brief Answer:
Another possibility is Infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Another possibility is Infection and associated inflammation of the area.
So,usually I start with Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
If there is no response, I will discuss with Orthopaedician.
It doesn't look like Strain.
If pus is collected, it has to be drained.
Please get a Ultrasound of the area for any Collection of pus.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will still clarify.
Regards
Another possibility is Infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Another possibility is Infection and associated inflammation of the area.
So,usually I start with Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
If there is no response, I will discuss with Orthopaedician.
It doesn't look like Strain.
If pus is collected, it has to be drained.
Please get a Ultrasound of the area for any Collection of pus.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will still clarify.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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