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What Does A Lump On The Right Arm Indicate?

I HAVE A FIRM LUMP ON THE INSIDE OF MY RIGHT ARM, BELOW THE WRIST MEASURING 1" BY 2" IN SIZE. I NOTICED IT 3 DAYS AGO. THERE WAS NO PAIN UNTIL TODAY, NOW IT IS TENDER TO THE TOUCH. I'M ASSUMING IT COULD BE A CYST AND HAVE SCHEDULED AN APPT NEXT WEEK WITH MY DOCTOR. UNTIL THEN I HAVE TAKEN AN INK PEN AND MARKED THE 4 SIDE OF IT TO SEE IF THE SIZE INCREASES ANY MORE. WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN THE MEAN TIME IN REGARDS AS TO GOING TO AN AFTER HOUR CLINIC ETC?
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

It is possible ganglion involving wrist region. Primary guidelines till doctor`s consultation
- Ice application three times a day.
- Keep the arm in elevation position with sling support as possible.
- Pain killer as per the requirement.
- If observes redness, fever or a rapid rise in the size of the lump, visit the emergency room.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Does A Lump On The Right Arm Indicate?

Hello, It is possible ganglion involving wrist region. Primary guidelines till doctor`s consultation - Ice application three times a day. - Keep the arm in elevation position with sling support as possible. - Pain killer as per the requirement. - If observes redness, fever or a rapid rise in the size of the lump, visit the emergency room. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel