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What Could Cause Lumps And Severe Pain In Arms?

I have many small lumps under the skin on my arms, mainly the upper arms. Since February, this year I have been suffering with severe shoulder and arm pain that is unbearable. Also have pain in my neck, but I have other medical issues with my neck. I have been diagnosed with small nodules on my lungs, and last year had a Cat Scan on my neck and report said something about glands. I m currently going to physical therapy for my neck and shoulders.
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of skin (arm) lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.     glands as you mentioned or lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people!
2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!

3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like ganglion cyst or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Could Cause Lumps And Severe Pain In Arms?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of skin (arm) lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. glands as you mentioned or lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like ganglion cyst or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.