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Yesterday I noticed that I have a hard lump about 2 inches above my right elbow that is roughly 3 cm in diameter towards the medial side under my forearm. The lump protrudes & can be seen by me and others. The is a low level of constant pain with acute pain if touched. I did not work yesterday & am finding that typing & other tasks are painful. I do have a history of cystic acne, a benign tumor on the top of my left elbow & a large ovarian cyst & 26# ovarian tumor stage 1a mucinous. I have an appt w/my new Internal Medicine MD in 6 days or should I see someone today at the walk in clinic.

Submitted: 32 days and 4 hours ago.
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Gender: Female
Age: 43

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avoiding direct contact with affected area when possible

Posted by Dr. Arun Phophalia 32 days and 4 hours ago.

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Greetings.

 

Is it red and warm?

Did it appear suddenly?

Is it soft, fluid filled, firm or hard?

Is it mobile all over or fixed to skin or underneath tissue?

 

Dr. Arun

32 days and 3 hours ago.

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Greetings.

 

Is it red and warm? very, very faintly pink, somewhat warm

Did it appear suddenly? Yes

Is it soft, fluid filled, firm or hard? Firm

Is it mobile all over or fixed to skin or underneath tissue? feels fixed to skin underneath

Accepted Answer

Hello,

 

This seems to be an infective swelling and likely need an antibiotic course. Seeking a consultation at a walk in clinic would be prudent as six days delay cannot be done for this.

 

Please feel free for your follow up questions.

 

Dr. Arun

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