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What Causes Lump In The Arm?

Hi, I'm sorry to bother you but I have fpund a lump on the inside of my right forarm. It is about the size of a pea and hard. My arm keeps going tingley - simular to having your blood taken and the doc releasing the band and the blood rushing back. My arm looks slightly swollen and I can see slight brusing - however I haven't bashed it at all. Could you please give any info? Kind regards Louise
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.

1.The history suggest a painless lump in forearm - if it is at the joint place the possible cause will be ganglions which are seen after a mild trauma or inflammatory reaction.
2.Which needs to monitor, if symptomatic needs a small incision and drainage followed by antibiotic treatment.
3.If the lump seen in the middle of the arm in the muscle area - it could be lipoma - fat containing lesion.
4.Needs to confirm with ultrasound in both case and a needle sample will be taken if necessary.
5.Excision is treatment of choice if symptomatic. Good luck.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes Lump In The Arm?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.The history suggest a painless lump in forearm - if it is at the joint place the possible cause will be ganglions which are seen after a mild trauma or inflammatory reaction. 2.Which needs to monitor, if symptomatic needs a small incision and drainage followed by antibiotic treatment. 3.If the lump seen in the middle of the arm in the muscle area - it could be lipoma - fat containing lesion. 4.Needs to confirm with ultrasound in both case and a needle sample will be taken if necessary. 5.Excision is treatment of choice if symptomatic. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.