Question 1

painful, growing lump on my shoulder blade. ultrasound, x-ray, mri, ct show a protrusion of healthy bone. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder lump: Have you been in an accident in the past or broken a bone in that area?  Please get a second opinion so that you can be as informed as possible.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

i have a hard painful lump on my back near shoulder blade  its reali red and soree to touch :( any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Skin infection: What you describe is either a infected skin cyst or hair follicle. These are painful. Hot compresses applied to the area may soften the skin and bring the infection to the surface, allowing drainage to occur with relief of pain. If this does not work, then seek a doctor to assess the area and provide treatment.

Question 3

just found lump left shoulder blade. extremely painful  this is day 2 and i can't stand straight now had melonma removed 2yrs ago no insurance? e.r vis

Accepted Answer

Need to be checked: You had melanoma removed and now have a lump, it needs to be checked.Er is not the right place, you should go to clinic where it can be followed or see the doctors who treated you.

Question 4

have a small pea sized lump about 1/2inch from my spine towards my right shoulder blade. very painful, not very hard. has been coming &going over 6yrs?

Accepted Answer

Lump: The possibilities include lipoma, fibromyalgia, sebaceous cyst.  If ongoing for 6 years, you need to get checked.

Question 5

1.5 inch lump at the bottom of left shoulder blade, beside spine. not painful to squeeze but painful with no contact. pain goes down to lower back/leg?

Accepted Answer

Lumps and bumps: This needs a MRI, X-ray and examination. Orthopedists have a standard work up for lumps and bumps.

Question 6

hi i have a lump about the size of the palm of your hand that lodges between my shoulder blade area it can move if manipulated till ,painful tender?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: That's a pretty good sized lump on your back.  I would recommend getting it seen by a doctor - impossible to really say what it is, but it DOES need to be seen to make sure it is not anything serious.  Sometimes cysts or lipomas can appear on the back, but can only make that call after a proper exam.

Question 7

lump popped up under shoulder blade after having a lump upper arm same side. numb skin but extremely painful when walking laying sitting. ?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This may be an infection that needs to be drained. Only by seeing a doctor and having an exam of the area can this be determined.

Question 8

what do i do about a growing lump on my shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

See your Orthopod or: Pcp, so that its investigated with xrays, maybe ct/mri to determine the nature of the swelling.

Question 9

was stretching/ felt pinch in shoulder blade/ small lump formed/ what is is and is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Muscle or blood leak: Could be that you ruptured a small capillary (blood vessel)  or stretched a muscle into prolonged contraction and it knotted up, like a trigger point

Question 10

what do lumps near the shoulder blade mean?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Without an exam it is hard to answer your question. Examination is required to determine what these lumps are. They may be something simple like lipomas or sebaceous cysts.

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Painful lump on shoulder blade

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Painful, growing lump on my shoulder blade. ultrasound, x-ray, mri, ct show a protrusion of healthy bone. what can it be?

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I have a hard painful lump on my back near shoulder blade its reali red and soree to touch :( any ideas?

A member asked:

Just found lump left shoulder blade. extremely painful this is day 2 and i can't stand straight now had melonma removed 2yrs ago no insurance? e.r vis

A member asked:

Have a small pea sized lump about 1/2inch from my spine towards my right shoulder blade. very painful, not very hard. has been coming &going over 6yrs?

A member asked:

1.5 inch lump at the bottom of left shoulder blade, beside spine. not painful to squeeze but painful with no contact. pain goes down to lower back/leg?

A member asked:

Hi i have a lump about the size of the palm of your hand that lodges between my shoulder blade area it can move if manipulated till ,painful tender?

A member asked:

Lump popped up under shoulder blade after having a lump upper arm same side. numb skin but extremely painful when walking laying sitting. ?

A member asked:

What do i do about a growing lump on my shoulder blade?

A member asked:

Was stretching/ felt pinch in shoulder blade/ small lump formed/ what is is and is it bad?

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What do lumps near the shoulder blade mean?

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