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What Causes A Lump On Top Of Shoulder?

Husband, age 69, was doing his regimen of exercises. One of those is to lift weights (30 lbs.). Suddenly a lump has appeared on top of his shoulder. It is about the size of one side of a ping pong ball. . .perhaps a little smaller. After some research, I m leaning toward separated shoulder . What to do? And what is your opinion?
posted on Sun, 7 Jun 2015
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Hello,

The symptoms can be related to a separated shoulder. I suggest to do an X-ray of the shoulder to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest to avoid moving the shoulder. In case of pain, I recommend to use Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Lump On Top Of Shoulder?

Hello, The symptoms can be related to a separated shoulder. I suggest to do an X-ray of the shoulder to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest to avoid moving the shoulder. In case of pain, I recommend to use Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician