Question 1

what type of lesions might not show up on an mri or ultrasound? after two ultrasounds, a non-contrast mri, u/s vein mapping/doppler - not even edema is showing up on the images, and there are numerous palpable arm lumps (no redness, no heat)?

Accepted Answer

: I suggest that you see a doctor in person. I am not sure how to address your question based on the available details

Question 2

12yr old boy has upper arm heat, lump, and swell. it went down but now it hurts to touch, like bruise.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It isn't clear how long he's had the swelling and pain, but it should probably be checked.

Question 3

gp checked few times - nothing
temporary sore tender lump under arm pit. comes / goes. possibly heat related?
had smell at times - used aluminum roll

Accepted Answer

Infected lymph nodes: Swelling in the armpit which is painful is due to enlarged infected lymph nodes and it can keep recurring. It can happen by shaving,use of deodorants and irritation..you have seen your GP,. Were you treated with antibiotics or not, Sometimes the lymph nodes have to be excised and biopsied as there are other causes of these lumps called Hydradenitis Suppurutiva which is a genetic condition

Question 4

is it normal to be able to feel very small soft moveable lumps under both arms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, these are most likely lymph nodes. In many people they can easily be felt under the arms and in the groin. If one or two are many times larger than the others, you should get checked.

Question 5

i keep getting painful lumps under my arms. some stuff will come out, but after healing it become a hard knot and never goes away. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Cysts: It sounds like you have hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic condition that requires medical treatment to minimize scarring, and surgery. There are treatments that can help, definitely talk with your physician, or a dermatologist.

Question 6

there is lumps forming on my arms, brown in colour and looks like fatty tissue, what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Could : Be a lipoma or cyst or lymph node or tumor or carbuncle.  Have it checked by your PCP.

Question 7

i have lumps in my arms and back of my ribs, they don't hurt. but are round and hard?

Accepted Answer

Lumps: they may be cysts  or lipomas.you need to see if you Sission to get a definitive diagnosis

Question 8

multiple underarm lumps under both arms ?

Accepted Answer

Armpit lumps : This is likely multiple boils or condition called hidradenitis suppurativa .Treatment can include antibiotics, drainage, surgery. Sometimes dermatology may inject with steroids to reduce them. These often recur and obesity and smoking are risk factors.

Question 9

small lumps on arms that are itchy, is this hives?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 10

should i be concerned about lumps under the skin on upper part of arms and chest?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

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Heat lumps on arms

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What type of lesions might not show up on an mri or ultrasound? after two ultrasounds, a non-contrast mri, u/s vein mapping/doppler - not even edema is showing up on the images, and there are numerous palpable arm lumps (no redness, no heat)?

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12yr old boy has upper arm heat, lump, and swell. it went down but now it hurts to touch, like bruise.

A member asked:

Gp checked few times - nothing temporary sore tender lump under arm pit. comes / goes. possibly heat related? had smell at times - used aluminum roll

A member asked:

Is it normal to be able to feel very small soft moveable lumps under both arms?

A member asked:

I keep getting painful lumps under my arms. some stuff will come out, but after healing it become a hard knot and never goes away. what could it be?

A member asked:

There is lumps forming on my arms, brown in colour and looks like fatty tissue, what can it be?

A member asked:

I have lumps in my arms and back of my ribs, they don't hurt. but are round and hard?

A member asked:

Multiple underarm lumps under both arms ?

A member asked:

Small lumps on arms that are itchy, is this hives?

A member asked:

Should i be concerned about lumps under the skin on upper part of arms and chest?

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