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What Causes Lump On Arm Area And Pain In Elbow While Exercising?

Hello, Just stumbled across this website when trying to google info about lumps found on arm area. Have found a hard lump about the size of a large pea on inside of lower left arm 2cm from elbow crease. Have also recently noticed during aerobic stretches that I am unable to straighten left arm. There is also a noticeable ache around the elbow area of left arm. Is this a common occurrence? Please can you offer any advice but no worries if there are more important questions to answer, I understand if there is no time to reply.
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Arm appearing while exercising close to a joint can be a ganglion cyst. Such cyst is usually connected with a joint and filled with joint fluid. When performing an exercises, this cyst can get larger and more visible.

I suggest you to consult orthopedist with this issue. Elbow ultrasound should be done. If its ganglion cyst, should be removed.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Causes Lump On Arm Area And Pain In Elbow While Exercising?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Arm appearing while exercising close to a joint can be a ganglion cyst. Such cyst is usually connected with a joint and filled with joint fluid. When performing an exercises, this cyst can get larger and more visible. I suggest you to consult orthopedist with this issue. Elbow ultrasound should be done. If its ganglion cyst, should be removed. Hope this will help. Regards.