What Causes Painful Lump At The Site Of Testosterone Shot?

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015

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Question : I received a testosterone shot in my right buttocks. a day or 2 later I had a hard lump that I have gotten before. I was wrestling around with my kids and rolled over on it an it kind of hurt. Now the lump is about 4 inces long by 2 inches wide an redish. is it just inflamed or do you think its infected?

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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hematoma is most probable reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Can you please attach a photo of it so I can give more precise answer?

Such lump usually appears when during an injection vein is injured. Blood appears outside a vessel. This causes hematoma creation. Hematoma can be palpated as a lump. Kind of bruise-like reddish and purple color around it is usually present.
If its tender and hard, can be already infected.

Large hematoma wont disappear by its own. It should be drained.
I suggest you to consult your doctor and have soft tissues ultrasound to see if there is any fluid collection.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

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