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What Causes Small Lump On Elbow Along With Numbness In Hand?
Question: I found a small lump in the medial side of my left elbow yesterday. I have also been noticing numbness and discomfort to my hand and forearm. I had tendon transplant surgery in 1997 for wrist drop on the same arm. the discomfort I feel is kind of how it started when I ended up with wrist drop.
Brief Answer:
Need Further testing to evaluate the nature of swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your query and concern.
As per your history suggested ,the relation of this swelling to past history of operated wrist drop can be equivocal.
All I advice you to have an Xray of the Elbow in the AP and Lateral view as a preliminary test.
This can be followed by a needle examination if the results are not confirmative and if the swelling is a soft tissue origin or a lymph nodal related?.
The further treatment can be largely based on the test results.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Need Further testing to evaluate the nature of swelling.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your query and concern.
As per your history suggested ,the relation of this swelling to past history of operated wrist drop can be equivocal.
All I advice you to have an Xray of the Elbow in the AP and Lateral view as a preliminary test.
This can be followed by a needle examination if the results are not confirmative and if the swelling is a soft tissue origin or a lymph nodal related?.
The further treatment can be largely based on the test results.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Is it something that should be checked by urgent care since it is Sunday or should I get appoint with my reg MD
Brief Answer:
Early medical attention is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your concern.
It will be better if you can get it checked early(not necessarily urgent) since it is related to nerve.
Thank you.
Early medical attention is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your concern.
It will be better if you can get it checked early(not necessarily urgent) since it is related to nerve.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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