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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump On The Elbow

About 5 months ago I noticed a lump the size of a pea in the inner part of my elbow. It has gotten a little bigger but doesn t hurt. I did have a stress test before surgery in May where the nurse tried to insert a needle in that arm, she bruised me pretty bad and had to call a supervisor to insert the needle in the other arm. I really hadn t thought about it, before, but I don t know what else it could be. Do you have any idea. I asked my primary doctor and she said that it could be the above. I am suppose to go back if it doesn t go away. I am concerned.
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hi,

It is likely related to the trauma experienced a few months ago. Trauma can result in the formation for of fibroid /scar tissue in the area involved. The more intense the trauma, the more likely a lesion will form. This can present in the form of a lump.It can take weeks to months for a lesion to resolve and in some cases, resolution is not complete.If there is any pain, then the use of anti inflammatory medication may help that is naproxen, ibuprofen or voltaren.

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump On The Elbow

Hi, It is likely related to the trauma experienced a few months ago. Trauma can result in the formation for of fibroid /scar tissue in the area involved. The more intense the trauma, the more likely a lesion will form. This can present in the form of a lump.It can take weeks to months for a lesion to resolve and in some cases, resolution is not complete.If there is any pain, then the use of anti inflammatory medication may help that is naproxen, ibuprofen or voltaren. I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James