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Suggest Remedy For A Lump Formed Near My Inner Elbow

A lump just formed near my inner elbow, right arm, side nearest body when arm is face up. It came out of no where this afternoon. It s tender and I can sort of see it when my arm is straight. It s about the size of two finger tips and when I put my fingers there i can feel my pulse easily. No numbness or tingling in arm or hand.
posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

The tenderness points to an inflammatory origin of the lump, which could be a cellulitis (inflammation of the tissues) due to some kind of missed infection or infection bite. If I were your doctor, I would advise you with an anti inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor, and a broad spectrum antibiotic. If there is no effect, I would refer you to a general surgeon who after a physical examination of the lump could advise you for an FNAC of the lump to arrive at a diagnosis and further management.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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Suggest Remedy For A Lump Formed Near My Inner Elbow

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The tenderness points to an inflammatory origin of the lump, which could be a cellulitis (inflammation of the tissues) due to some kind of missed infection or infection bite. If I were your doctor, I would advise you with an anti inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor, and a broad spectrum antibiotic. If there is no effect, I would refer you to a general surgeon who after a physical examination of the lump could advise you for an FNAC of the lump to arrive at a diagnosis and further management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.