Lump near elbow under skin

Question 1

Red lumps under skin of elbows and a few down the back of forearm?

Answer

Rheumatoid Arthritis: If these bumps are non-tender. they may be Rheumatoid nodules. Uric Acid deposits from Gout can give similar bumps. The nodules can be tested by a Der... Read More

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Question 2

I have a small lump/bump under (inside) my skin around my right elbow it does not hurt but can be felt and is somewhat visible. i am freaking out.?

Answer

Possible cyst: These are always difficult, even when seen in person. Cysts, lipoma (little fatty growths) and rheumatoid nodules can all cause similar little lumps ... Read More

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Question 3

I got a small tiny lump on the skin of my elbow 8 monthes ago, i pressed it and a small amount of white creamy cheese came out, later on got a bit bigger and reddish colour.

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Sebaceous cyst?: Sometimes oil glands in skin get plugged leading to accumulation of oils in a cyst. Sometimes they get infected. If persistent it can be removed. See ... Read More

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Sounds like a ...: Abscess or boil. It would be wise to see your doctor as you might require an antibiotic if the area is still red, warm, inflamed or tender. Best of lu... Read More

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Comedone: A small acne cyst associated with a hair. OK to squeeze it out.

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Question 4

Small pea sized lump under skin by left elbow. not painful, moves around a bit when pushed on, not rock hard but not mushy. not sure how long it has been there. what is it likely to be?

Answer

Doctor can evaluate: A primary care doctor or a dermatologist can evaluate to see what the bump is, and to start treatment if any is needed. Bumps are hard to describe in ... Read More

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Question 5

Hard tiny lumps under skin on both elbows. they move around. what are these?

Answer

Likely normal lymph nodes, namely epitrochlear nodes.

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Question 6

I have a small lump (~1cm) under my skin, alittle above my elbow on my inner arm. its a little raised. had it for about 6month. should i be worried?

Answer

No: Ihave always found simple excision and pathology analysis of a lump alleviates fear.

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Question 7

I found a very very very tiny perfectly round lump on my elbow, its slightly hard, but moveable under the skin. it also doesnt hurt, and hasnt grown. is it possible its a cyst? or should i be concerned?

Answer

Hello! Hope you are doing okay. most likely it is a cyst, nothing to worry about at this time, just keep an eye on it and if anything changes such as ... Read More

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Question 8

Good day dr's, i wonder if you could assist me i have recently tackled a suspect to arrest him (i work armed response) and when i took him down slammed my elbow into the concrete now i have this sensitive lump growing under the skin what could it be?

Answer

Elbow injury: Hi, if the lump is on the elbow, it is most like bursitis- inflammation of the bursa lining in the area, leading to fluid accumulation. Icing it and u... Read More

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Question 9

I have a lump under my skin by my elbow on my bicep and i am dizzy. what is going on and what should i do?

Answer

Lump under my skin: I will suggest immediate evaluation by surgon.We want to clear that dizziness is not link with mass.It can be vascular mass leading to dizziness is po... Read More

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Question 10

I have a lump under skin on right arm by my elbow. can not tell if it is attached. does not hurt. it is raised slightly what could it be?

Answer

Not sure.: This could be many things. If it has been there for longer than a couple of weeks, i'd see a physician and have it checked out!

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Lump near elbow under skin

Red lumps under skin of elbows and a few down the back of forearm?

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I have a small lump/bump under (inside) my skin around my right elbow it does not hurt but can be felt and is somewhat visible. i am freaking out.?

I got a small tiny lump on the skin of my elbow 8 monthes ago, i pressed it and a small amount of white creamy cheese came out, later on got a bit bigger and reddish colour.

Small pea sized lump under skin by left elbow. not painful, moves around a bit when pushed on, not rock hard but not mushy. not sure how long it has been there. what is it likely to be?

Hard tiny lumps under skin on both elbows. they move around. what are these?

I have a small lump (~1cm) under my skin, alittle above my elbow on my inner arm. its a little raised. had it for about 6month. should i be worried?

I found a very very very tiny perfectly round lump on my elbow, its slightly hard, but moveable under the skin. it also doesnt hurt, and hasnt grown. is it possible its a cyst? or should i be concerned?

Good day dr's, i wonder if you could assist me i have recently tackled a suspect to arrest him (i work armed response) and when i took him down slammed my elbow into the concrete now i have this sensitive lump growing under the skin what could it be?

I have a lump under my skin by my elbow on my bicep and i am dizzy. what is going on and what should i do?

I have a lump under skin on right arm by my elbow. can not tell if it is attached. does not hurt. it is raised slightly what could it be?

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