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What Is The Treatment For Lump In Arm?

I have a hard lump in my left arm near the inner elbow that I have had since a painful blood draw 3 years ago. I have pain that comes and goes and weakness in the arm. I have had an ultrasound and a mri. They showed no muscle or ligament abnormalities. Also, I have developed areas of swelling in my stomach and ribs and in my legs, mostly on the left side. I have gained 20 or more pounds, in spite of eating less and exercising more than I ever have before. My left side of my lower body is beginning to get larger than the right side in some areas. I read about lymphedema, and it sounds like it may be what I have. How do you find out if you have a damaged lymph node, and what can be done at this point . ? I would appreciate any advice l can get, YYYY@YYYY
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Hi! I think there is accumulation of fluid in your body; yes, it could be lymphadema or filariasis like conditions also!

the arm lump could be something else like ganglion or old hematoma.

CT SCAN/USG of thorax/abdomen can identify if there is any effusion.

all the best!
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What Is The Treatment For Lump In Arm?

Hi! I think there is accumulation of fluid in your body; yes, it could be lymphadema or filariasis like conditions also! the arm lump could be something else like ganglion or old hematoma. CT SCAN/USG of thorax/abdomen can identify if there is any effusion. all the best!