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What Causes A Red,liquid Filled Lump On Arm?
Question: I have a lump on my arm that initially looked it was filled with liquid. It has hardened and the skin has reddened.
Brief Answer:
its has got infected
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
You might be having a sebaceous cyst on your arm.
It is initially soft and as it grows it gets hard. And as it is now reddened so it might had got infected.
I would suggest that you show it to a surgeon for a clinical evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and its subsequent excision. Excision is a minor procedure, done under local anaesthesia on opd basis under antibiotic cover.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
its has got infected
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
You might be having a sebaceous cyst on your arm.
It is initially soft and as it grows it gets hard. And as it is now reddened so it might had got infected.
I would suggest that you show it to a surgeon for a clinical evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and its subsequent excision. Excision is a minor procedure, done under local anaesthesia on opd basis under antibiotic cover.
Hope i have been helpful.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
How about bursitis?
Brief Answer:
where exactly is the lump
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It all depends upon the location of the lump.
Bursa are present near the joints. So if you can tell me where exactly is your lump, i will be in a better position to answer your queries. You can even upload a photo of it.
In any case, if it is near the joint, it can be bursitis, but still for confirmation it will need a clinical examination. Redness signifies inflammation due to infection. And as bursa usually communicates to the joint space, so this infection if left unattended may cause great harm including septic arthritis.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
where exactly is the lump
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It all depends upon the location of the lump.
Bursa are present near the joints. So if you can tell me where exactly is your lump, i will be in a better position to answer your queries. You can even upload a photo of it.
In any case, if it is near the joint, it can be bursitis, but still for confirmation it will need a clinical examination. Redness signifies inflammation due to infection. And as bursa usually communicates to the joint space, so this infection if left unattended may cause great harm including septic arthritis.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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