Question 1

i have a bump or a cyst(unsure) of size about half my thumb on my chest for few years. it's red and does not cause any pain but sometimes feel itchy.

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Cyst: Most likely since you have had this for a long time without change it is either s cyst or fatty tumor. If worries you or if it changes see your doctor

Question 2

what is this disgusting lump on my thumb? i have a bump on my thumb, practically on my cuticle. it is about a half inch in length, oval shaped, rough to the touch, yet it can be compressed (squished...). it is splitting open, kind of craclking. it doesn't

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There : There are several possibilities.  It could be herpetic whitlow which is an infection, or it could be a paronychia.  Rarely, you can also get a cyst on the thumb.  If it doesn't go away then please get it checked.  If it became red, red streaks, or fever, then you would need to be seen immediately.

Question 3

i have a bump on my leg and it hurts and its about the size of my thumb how do i get rid of it ?

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See your doc: Go see your doctor, this may be an abscess that needs to be drained or needs antibiotic treatment.

Question 4

it appears i have osteoarthritis (a bump on my left thumb joint nearest my thumbnail) how should i go about caring for it?

Accepted Answer

: Assuming it is osteoarthritis, nothing has to be done unless you are having symptoms such as pain or reduced mobility in the hands.

Question 5

i have a bump on my thumb joint near the carpal metacarpal joint it isn t tender but it seems bigger than at first it s about the size of a pea?

Accepted Answer

Bump: Consider ganglion cyst or arthritic spur as most likely cause.

Question 6

are the lumps in my legs fatty tumors or what? i have several lumps/bumps under the skin around my upper thigh area.  one is near my panty line, it is about the size of the tip of my thumb and hard but does not hurt.  it's been there probably 8 or 9 years

Accepted Answer

Fatty : Fatty tumors (or lipomas) are usually not hard. They are usually soft and squishy. If you  have a hard mass along your lower panty line that could be a chronically inflammed inguinal lymph node.  Can't determine what they are through this venu. Recommend that a family doctor or dermatologist examine you and determine what the lesions are.

Question 7

what do i do? cmc suspensionplasty 6 mths ago. new pain at base of thumb with lump. mri neg for cyst. pain mostly in hand but thumb only bends a little. dr thinks bump is bone but come on overnight. ideas?

Accepted Answer

: Get a second opinion from an expert hand surgeon (orthopedics), as the restricted movement can probably be resolved with additional surgery.

Question 8

what should my son do for a bump on the side of his thumb?

Accepted Answer

Need to see it: It may not be a problem but you need to show it to your physician. To be safe it could be an infection.

Question 9

hi, i have a clear,hard bump by the tip of my thumb that doesnt seem to go away, should i be concerned? what can i do to clear it up?

Accepted Answer

Is bump new? : If the clear hard bump is new you may want to see your primary doctor to check it.  If it's due to trauma, it may be temporary.  Is it painful? If yes, it may be an infection.  It's best to see a doctor to look at that thumb.  Do not try to drain the bump with a needle as this may lead to infection of the finger.

Question 10

i have a bump above my wrist and beside my thumb. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Ganglion: See a doctor. Can be ganglion, common, or fibroma, wart.

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I have a bump or a cyst(unsure) of size about half my thumb on my chest for few years. it's red and does not cause any pain but sometimes feel itchy.

A member asked:

What is this disgusting lump on my thumb? i have a bump on my thumb, practically on my cuticle. it is about a half inch in length, oval shaped, rough to the touch, yet it can be compressed (squished...). it is splitting open, kind of craclking. it doesn't

A member asked:

I have a bump on my leg and it hurts and its about the size of my thumb how do i get rid of it ?

A member asked:

It appears i have osteoarthritis (a bump on my left thumb joint nearest my thumbnail) how should i go about caring for it?

A member asked:

I have a bump on my thumb joint near the carpal metacarpal joint it isn t tender but it seems bigger than at first it s about the size of a pea?

A member asked:

Are the lumps in my legs fatty tumors or what? i have several lumps/bumps under the skin around my upper thigh area. one is near my panty line, it is about the size of the tip of my thumb and hard but does not hurt. it's been there probably 8 or 9 years

A member asked:

What do i do? cmc suspensionplasty 6 mths ago. new pain at base of thumb with lump. mri neg for cyst. pain mostly in hand but thumb only bends a little. dr thinks bump is bone but come on overnight. ideas?

A member asked:

What should my son do for a bump on the side of his thumb?

A member asked:

Hi, i have a clear,hard bump by the tip of my thumb that doesnt seem to go away, should i be concerned? what can i do to clear it up?

A member asked:

I have a bump above my wrist and beside my thumb. what should i do?

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