Question 1

iv drug user. hit a nerve on inner elbow. now have a red sore lump on my upper arm near arm pit on inside. should i be concerned. i have stopped using?

Accepted Answer

Seek care ASAP: This may a developing abscess or cellulitis. Please get evaluated ASAP.

Question 2

yestrday woke up with a spider bite in my upper arm. painful thing as day went one lump grew. overnight lump has shrunk but pain has spread to elbow.

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See doctor : May just be the gland in the elbow becoming stimulated by the bite (reactive epitrochlear node) but safest is to have it looked at to check no infection or other more serious bite reaction.  Recommend be seen for examination.  Or if in the Waikato you can virtual consult on here if you wish

Question 3

found a firm mobile pea-sized lump under skin near elbow on left forearm. now found one near elbow on upper arm, and one 1/2 way up back right bicep.

Accepted Answer

Mass: You will need to follow up with your family physician to evaluate. There could also be need a need for a General Surgery referral for biopsy of the pea size masses. But because you are giving me limited information ( I do not know the consistency or shape or color), it is best that you follow up with a physician so they can do the necessary tests and visual assessment.

Question 4

i see a lump on my upper arm more when i turn it elbow facing down palm up. in the past i was told its a lipoma now shooting arm pain what's next help?

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Doc, check it again: Shooting pain down the arm is the focus of what needs to be evaluated.  It may relate to the lipoma. A lipoma, collections of fatty tissue under the skin, may occur in multiple areas of skin. If it changes size, or quality or becomes tender, it should be removed, because there may be a cancerous change in some cells. Shoot pain down arm and lipoma may be distinct problems, have both checked out.

Question 5

large painful lump inside arm by elbow, what is it?

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Could: Be swollen trochanteric bursa, if red or warm seek medical attention.

Question 6

i have a small lump that moves in my left arm near my elbow?

Accepted Answer

Often: A benign fatty tumor called a lipoma. Get it check out the next time you are at the doctors office.

Question 7

whats this small pea sized hard lump on my arm near the elbow, what is it?

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Lump: A lot more information is needed to answer this question.
- is it painful
-how long has it been there?
-is it mobile?
-has it grown in size? if so how rapidly?

You should have it checked out by a local dermatologist or yor primary care doctor.

Question 8

i have a lump on my arm near the inside of my elbow. it has been swollen for about 3 weeks. ?

Accepted Answer

Was there an injury: Depends on where the lump is located and your symptoms

Question 9

small hard lump on elbow that does not move. is apparent when elbow is bent, not felt when arm is straightened. causes pain. ?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis?: You possibly have the inflammation of Olecranon bursa also called Olecranon Bursitis, which seemed to be chronic in your case, try not to lean on your elbows, protecting your elbows during sports activities with elbow pads,
See your provider for an Xray and possible Anti inflammatory medications.

Question 10

have small lump like thing deep inside the arm(middle) near elbow, doesn't pain, doesn't move and has been there since 2 months no change in size?

Accepted Answer

Get an exam: To be on the safe side I suggest always having lumps evaluated. Please go to a medical clinic for an exam.

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Lump on upper arm near elbow

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Iv drug user. hit a nerve on inner elbow. now have a red sore lump on my upper arm near arm pit on inside. should i be concerned. i have stopped using?

A member asked:

Yestrday woke up with a spider bite in my upper arm. painful thing as day went one lump grew. overnight lump has shrunk but pain has spread to elbow.

A member asked:

Found a firm mobile pea-sized lump under skin near elbow on left forearm. now found one near elbow on upper arm, and one 1/2 way up back right bicep.

A member asked:

I see a lump on my upper arm more when i turn it elbow facing down palm up. in the past i was told its a lipoma now shooting arm pain what's next help?

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Large painful lump inside arm by elbow, what is it?

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I have a small lump that moves in my left arm near my elbow?

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Whats this small pea sized hard lump on my arm near the elbow, what is it?

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I have a lump on my arm near the inside of my elbow. it has been swollen for about 3 weeks. ?

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Small hard lump on elbow that does not move. is apparent when elbow is bent, not felt when arm is straightened. causes pain. ?

A member asked:

Have small lump like thing deep inside the arm(middle) near elbow, doesn't pain, doesn't move and has been there since 2 months no change in size?

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