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What Causes A Lump Over The Elbow Joint?

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Posted on Thu, 4 May 2017
Question: I woke up with a knot on left upper arm and it makes my hand tingle, so I'm 53 and just making sure to find out the symptoms of HA?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please give additional information and post clear photographs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Female/53 - woke up with a knot on left upper arm - makes hand tingle - tried 81 mg of aspirin - making sure to find out the symptoms of HA ...
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Is the knot on the medial aspect above elbow?
What is the size and shape of the knot?
Any redness, pain, tenderness?
Any other symptoms or medical problems that you have?
What is aspirin 81 mg taken for?
HA has many long-forms, please specify the long-form of HA.

Awaiting for your feedback.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (52 minutes later)
knot is above the elbow.
size of the knot is size of a nickel to quarter.
little pain but tender.
I'm hypothyroidism.
took the 81mg just in case this morning.
It just started this morning.
Thank You,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
As detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback, although partial.
Please write the long-form of HA. I take this as heart attack. One does not get heart attack with lump formation; yet it is better to have EKG even if there is a slight suspicion.

81 mg of Aspirin will have anti-platelet action. your might have taken 325 or of such a strength. Hence you may take 2 more tablets to call-off the anti-platelet effect and also take a PPI like Omeprazole to avoid acidity related problems.
Please discuss this point with your Doctor before you take any steps.

It is better to take other Anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
Consult your Doctor for clinical examination to determine the possibility, have an ultrasound to confirm and get started an appropriate medications.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Causes A Lump Over The Elbow Joint?

Brief Answer: Please give additional information and post clear photographs. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. To recapitulate: Female/53 - woke up with a knot on left upper arm - makes hand tingle - tried 81 mg of aspirin - making sure to find out the symptoms of HA ... Please give additional information for me to assist you better: Is the knot on the medial aspect above elbow? What is the size and shape of the knot? Any redness, pain, tenderness? Any other symptoms or medical problems that you have? What is aspirin 81 mg taken for? HA has many long-forms, please specify the long-form of HA. Awaiting for your feedback.