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What Causes Hard Lump Under The Skin After An Arm Injury?
Question: Hello I put my arm inside my dryer before it stopped spinning and it was twisted. That was three days ago and It is swollen and bruised but doesn't hurt. There is a hard lump under the skin . Should I go to the emergency room?
Brief Answer:
No. Do not need medical attention at this stage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. If you are experiencing no pain then you do not need to seek medical attention. The lump may be a hematoma which is a collection of blood in the tissues which would be common after this type of injury. The lump is likely to reduce but may take a few weeks. If you are able to use your are fairly normally then you are vey unlikely to have suffered significant injury.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
No. Do not need medical attention at this stage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. If you are experiencing no pain then you do not need to seek medical attention. The lump may be a hematoma which is a collection of blood in the tissues which would be common after this type of injury. The lump is likely to reduce but may take a few weeks. If you are able to use your are fairly normally then you are vey unlikely to have suffered significant injury.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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Answered by
Dr. Kerry Pottinger
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